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Sichuan Peppercorn Tenderloin Steak

[heart_this] · Jan 2, 2009 · 62 Comments

Sichuan Peppercorn Tenderloin Steak

For my new years day dinner I wanted something tasty and yet easy to make. I had picked up some beef tenderloin a while ago when it was on sale and I cut it into steaks and froze the extras for later. I was thinking that a steak dinner would be nice and I remembered the steak in green peppercorn sauce that I had recently tried and enjoyed. Thinking about the peppercorns reminded me of sichuan peppercorns that I had discovered in 2008. Sichuan peppercorns have an amazing aroma and a mouth numbing property that is really nice. I was thinking that a simple sichuan peppercorn steak would be just the thing for my new years meal. I seasoned the steaks with some salt and crusted the steaks with both sichuan peppercorns and black peppercorns and seared them quickly on both sides. The sichuan peppercorn steak was nice and juicy with a crunchy crust that was both spicy and mouth numbingly good! I served the steak with some baby bok choy and shiitake mushrooms .
I hope everyone is enjoying new years day!

Sichuan Peppercorn Tenderloin Steak

Sichuan Peppercorn Tenderloin Steak

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 2 tenderloin steaks
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons sichuan peppercorns (crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
directions
  1. Season the steaks with salt to taste.
  2. Press the peppercorns into the steaks on both sides.
  3. Heat the oil in a pan.
  4. Add the steaks and sear at medium high on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
  5. Set aside and let rest for a few minutes.
Similar Recipes:
Steak Tenderloin in Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Steak Tenderloin in a Green Peppercorn Sauce
Steak Tenderloin in a Mushroom and Blue Cheese Sauce

6 Ingredients, Beef, Chinese, Food, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Main Course, Recipe

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Comments

  1. Susan Wensel says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:54 am

    What is the ingredient after the crushed peppercorns?

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  2. Ann says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:07 am

    Wow this looks wonderful!

    I just stumbled in off a click on another blog. I’ll be back for more cooking ideas!~ann

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  3. Helene says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:07 am

    What a beautiful steak Kevin.

    Happy New Year!

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:45 am

    I absolutely love steak this way. So tasty! Hope you are enjoying 2009!

    Reply
  5. Paula says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:52 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever had Sichuan peppercorns! My son would love this … he loves steak and black pepper! Happy New Year!

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  6. Cakebrain says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:16 am

    That’s an amazing looking steak! yumm!

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  7. Kitt says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:38 am

    Yummmmm. Awesome steak.

    Happy New Year!

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  8. Kitt says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:40 am

    Oh, and Susan, the missing ingredient is Sichuan peppercorns.

    Reply
  9. My crazy crazy life says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:27 am

    Whoa, that thing looks like it’s still moo-ing…just the way I like it! YUM!

    Reply
  10. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:58 am

    A wonderful way of serving steak!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  11. Lori says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:09 am

    Boy that looks spicy…but tasty!!

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  12. Beth says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:17 am

    A great meal to start the year. Happy new year

    Reply
  13. Anne says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:08 am

    Mmm looks perfectly cooked to me! Delicious!

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  14. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:47 am

    thats was a wonderful new year dinner kevin..what the most someone can ask for ? super delicious looking !!

    Reply
  15. Lorraine E says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Great choice for a NY’s day dinner! Happy 2009 Kevin 😀

    Reply
  16. Theresa says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    Great steak. Looks mouthwatering!

    Reply
  17. aforkfulofspaghetti says

    January 2, 2009 at 12:14 pm

    Oh my word – that looks truly delicious. What a great way to kick off 2009!

    Happy New Year!

    Reply
  18. Lynnylu says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    A very tasty looking steak. I love the heat of the peppercorns. Your side goes great with the steak.

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  19. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    Sometimes the simplest seasoning can be the most flavorful. Love adding peppercorn to steak.

    Reply
  20. Darius T. Williams says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    Wow – looks good sir!

    -Darius
    http://www.everydaycookin.com

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Ooooh, it looks beautiful and perfectly seasoned.

    Reply
  22. Debbie says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:27 pm

    The steak looks great and Happy New Year to you!!!

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  23. Peter M says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:42 pm

    That’s a nice take on peppersteak…Happy New Year!

    Reply
  24. meeso says

    January 2, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    You never cease to amaze me… Looks too delicious!

    Reply
  25. Hillary says

    January 2, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    Kevin – this looks amazing! Great recipe to kick off 2009 :). Happy new year!

    Reply
  26. Fearless Kitchen says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    Sichuan peppercorns for this dish is a great idea. It takes something kind of mundane and makes it extra special.

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Always enjoy your site!! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  28. Jaime says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    wow, i love peppercorns and this looks fabulous!!!!

    happy new year, kevin!

    Reply
  29. Jan says

    January 2, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Lovely bit of steak there Kevin. I’m cooking steak tonight. Yours looks good.

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    January 2, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    Wow, that looks amazing! Love the spice!

    I am having a giveaway on my blog today – check it out if you have time.

    Happy Friday!

    Reply
  31. elly says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    This looks seriously amazing, and the steak is cooked perfectly. Mmm.

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  32. Nate-n-Annie says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    That’s a great lookin’ steak. I love that it’s quite rare in the middle.

    Did your mouth go numb after eating all those Sichuan peppercorns?

    Reply
  33. Karen says

    January 2, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Dang, Kevin – you cook some GOOD stuff! 🙂 We eat a lot of wild game and I’m thinking this would be a great recipe for antelope steaks – one of my favorites. Happy New Year!

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  34. Bridgett says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    Due to the fact that I am a huge fan of beef, this dish looks so yummy. I Can’t stop staring at it! Looks wonderful as usual, Kevin.

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  35. Julia says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    I am salivating. This looks perfectly cooked. It reminds me of a filet mignon I had in Italy with peppercorns.

    Reply
  36. Manger La Ville says

    January 2, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    A spicy and flavorful start to the New Year! Look amazing.

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  37. Kristen says

    January 2, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    I love sichuan pepperorns! never thought of using them like this. It looks scrumptious!

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  38. [email protected] says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Simple steaks are always best. The crust looks gorgeous.

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  39. Marjie says

    January 2, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Happy New Year, Kevin; this was a great way to ring it in!

    Reply
  40. Bellini Valli says

    January 2, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Happy New year Kevin. It has been such a pleasure to follow your blog over the past year. I am looking forward to sharing many tasty dishes from TO.

    Reply
  41. MaryBeth says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Sounds a bit spicy for me but the steak really does look very good.

    Reply
  42. Court says

    January 2, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    My goodness! The texture of your steak looks unreal!

    Reply
  43. Martha says

    January 3, 2009 at 12:07 am

    I just discovered your blog because I was searching for an apple desert recipe. I have really enjoyed looking around!! Thanks for sharing your experiences with these recipes.

    Reply
  44. giz says

    January 3, 2009 at 3:10 am

    I love peppercorn steaks – just gives steak a whole new dimension. The only thing I still can’t get over is when the meat is rare looking.

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  45. Pam says

    January 3, 2009 at 3:17 am

    Happy New Year Kevin! That is a perfectly cooked steak!

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  46. Mary says

    January 3, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Kevin, this is absolutely gorgeous and I love Sichuan peppercorn coating. The heat and tingle on the tip of the tongue can’t be explained, it has to be experienced.

    Reply
  47. Bren says

    January 3, 2009 at 3:55 am

    loving the look of the tenderloin. great color and so juicaaay!

    Happy New Year!

    Reply
  48. Steph says

    January 3, 2009 at 5:20 am

    That is the perfect steak!

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  49. Anonymous says

    January 3, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Great looking steak! It looks awesome! Perfectly done!

    I bought Sichuan peppercorns a while back and never used them, now I will. thanks!

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  50. Manggy says

    January 3, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Whoa! That is sweet-hot! My favorite kind of heat 😉
    Happy new year Kev!

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  51. Amanda says

    January 3, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Szechuan peppercorns scare me.

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  52. gaga says

    January 4, 2009 at 12:56 am

    You’re brave to make a sichuan peppercorn steak! It looks wonderful though!

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  53. Sara says

    January 4, 2009 at 1:01 am

    that is gorgeous. what a great picture! my mouth is watering.

    Reply
  54. Jenn Sutherland says

    January 4, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    YUM! I love sichuan peppercorns, and am always looking for something new to cook with them – they do add a pleasing, numbing tingle to your food! I’ll give this one a try later this week with some sirloin I’ve got in the fridge.

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  55. Mochachocolata Rita says

    January 5, 2009 at 2:25 am

    Look at that beautiful piece of beef!

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  56. Deborah says

    January 5, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    that is definitely my kind of meal! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  57. Kevin says

    January 5, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    Nate-n-Annie: The numbing effect of the sichuan peppercorns is quite nice.

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  58. Mrs Ergül says

    January 6, 2009 at 1:12 am

    I would really never have thought of combining Western favourite – steak with Chinese flavours – Sichuan Peppercorn! You’re truly inspiring!

    Happy new year!

    Reply
  59. EAT! says

    January 6, 2009 at 2:01 am

    Your steak is cooked to perfection!!

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  60. noobcook says

    January 6, 2009 at 8:41 am

    drooling very badly now hehe … your steak is cooked to perfection =D

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  61. CECIL says

    January 12, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I don’t eat lot of steaks, but when I do, this is what I called perfect piece of steak! Well done, Kev.

    Reply
  62. Jeanne says

    January 12, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    Now that sounds like a meal to start off the new year on the right foot! Yum 🙂

    Reply

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