Middle Ages

Steak has always been a main ingredient in Western cuisine. The custom of using beef dates back to the European Middle Ages, when pork and mutton were consumed by commoners, while beef was a delicacy reserved for royalty. Beef was paired with pepper and spices, also considered noble at the time, and served on special occasions to highlight the host's prestigious status. Even though beef is now widely available to all households, steak still holds a very important place in Western cuisine.Method One for Black Pepper SteakIngredients NeededBeef tenderloin, two lettuce heads, salad dressing, two eggs, one broccoli floret, two tablespoons of butter, two chives, two tablespoons of cream, one onion, five cloves of garlic, one tablespoon of black sesame seeds, one tablespoon of salt, three tablespoons of black pepper, one egg yolk.Steps for Preparation1. Slice the beef tenderloin into 0.5 cm thick pieces, pound them with the flat side of a knife, add three tablespoons of black pepper and half a tablespoon of salt. Chop the onion and garlic and set aside.2. Heat butter in a frying pan, then add the steak once the butter is hot.3. Cook the steak over low heat until done to your preference.4. Boil…