Pan-Seared Skirt Steak with Thai Peppercorn Sauce
A flavorful and spicy skirt steak dish, served with a creamy Thai peppercorn sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- β1.5 pounds Skirt steakFlank steak can be used as a substitute
- β2 tablespoons Gooey brown sugarAdjust to taste
- β1 tablespoon Thai peppercornsCan be found in most Asian markets
- β SkilletFor serving
- β1 tablespoon Peppery thymeFresh or dried, as desired
Instructions
- 1
Season the skirt steak with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- 2
Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side.
- 3
Transfer the steak to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium and add the brown sugar to the skillet.
- 5
Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the Thai peppercorns and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Stir in 2 tablespoons of water to create a sauce.
- 8
Return the steak to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!