Steak with peppercorn sauce and straw fries recipe

Instructions

Step 1

 Preheat the oven to 220ºC, fan oven 200ºC, gas mark 7. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the potatoes, bring back to the boil and cook for 3 minutes. Drain well and spread out on a baking sheet. Blot with kitchen paper and mist with cooking spray. Toss to coat then bake for 20-25 minutes until crisp and golden, turning at least once.

Step 2

 Meanwhile, make the sauce: bring the stock and peppercorns to the boil in a small pan. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the quark. Keep warm.

Step 3

 Season the steaks with a little salt. Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle pan until hot and cook the steaks for 3-4 minutes, turning once. Remove from the heat and let rest for 5 minutes. 

Step 4

 Bring a small pan of water to the boil, add the beans and cook for 3 minutes until tender. Drain and serve with the steak and chips, with some sauce drizzled over and mustard on the side.