Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon whole green peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon whole pink peppercorns
  • 4 juniper berries
  • 1 1 1/2-2 pound porterhouse steak, 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 12 large shallots, peeled
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-by-2-inch rectangles
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      862 calories; 33 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 83 grams carbohydrates; 11 grams dietary fiber; 21 grams sugars; 53 grams protein; 121 milligrams cholesterol; 383 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Four servings

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the peppercorns and juniper berries in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Grind until smooth. Dust the steak with the spice mixture. Refrigerate.
  2. Brush the shallots with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Place them in a small roasting pan. Set aside. Using a sharp paring knife, shape the potatoes into rounded ovals. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil and add to the shallots. Roast until shallots and potatoes are tender and golden, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large, cast-iron skillet until hot. Add the steak and cook over medium heat until medium rare, about 5 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and set aside for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pour the wine into the pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup. Add the broth and continue simmering until reduced to 1 cup. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve. Set aside.
  4. Cut the steak into thin slices, crosswise. Divide the shallots and roasted potatoes in the center of 4 plates. Drape equal slices of meat over the vegetables. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of the sauce. Serve immediately.

About 1 hour 10 minutes

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