Ingredients

  • 6 x Boneless buffalo steaks (Ribeye or possibly N.Y. strip) Salt to taste Freshly-grnd white pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c. Chopped shallots or possibly green onions
  • 1/2 c. Sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 4 Tbsp. Unsalted butter at room temperture
  • 2 c. Beef stock
  • 3/4 c. Dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp. Green peppercorns lightly crushed
  • 1/2 c. Jack Daniels plus
  • 5 Tbsp. Jack Daniels
  • 1/2 c. Heavy cream (optional) Salt to taste Freshly-grnd white pepper to taste Fresh lemon juice to taste

Method

  • Season buffalo steaks with salt and pepper to taste and let them stand in room temperature for 1 hour.
  • To make sauce, in a saucepan saute/fry shallots and mushrooms in 2 Tbsp.
  • butter till golden brown-brown.
  • Add in stock, wine, 1/2 c. of Jack Daniels, 1 Tbsp.
  • peppercorns; reduce over medium heat by half.
  • Add in cream and reduce to a light sauce consistency.
  • Whisk in 2 Tbsp.
  • butter little by little.
  • Add in remaining peppercorns, Jack Daniels, and lemon juice to taste; keep hot.
  • Saute/fry buffalo steaks in butter till medium-rare, 2 to 3 min per side.
  • Don't overcook as buffalo has less fat than beef, it cooks more quickly.
  • Arrange steak on plate and top with sauce.
  • Serve with Petit Sirah or possibly Zinfandel.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.