Steaks with Chilli Butter
Simple supper for two, peppered sirloin, rump or rib eye steaks with chilli butter.
prep time
5 mins
cook time
12 minutes
serves
2 people
Based on a 2cm thick steak
To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side
To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side
To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side
Ingredients
- 2 lean sirloin, rump or rib-eye steaks
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
- ½ teaspoon chilli puree or 1cm piece red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
For the Chilli Butter:
- 50g butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon chilli puree or 1cm piece red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
Method
- In a small bowl mix together the butter with the chilli puree or fresh chilli. Form the butter into a sausage shape and wrap in cling film or foil and refrigerate until required.
- Place the crushed peppercorns on a large plate and coat the steaks on both sides.
- Heat the oil in a large griddle or frying pan and cook as preferred.
- Top with a disc of chilli butter and serve immediately with a crisp green salad, sweet potato wedges or thinly cut roasted parsnips.
