Peppercorn Sauce

Serve this over your favorite steak or beef tenderloin

Enough sauce for 4-6 steaks

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup brandy
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons tricolor pepper
salt to taste

Instructions:

In a saucepan, heat the oil and when hot, add the shallots. When golden brown, add the vinegar and reduce until almost dry. Add the stock, brandy, and thyme. Let it reduce by half. For a smoother texture strain through a fine sieve. Add the cream. Heat on low until thickened. Adjust the seasoning with salt and add the peppercorns.