Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce
Recipe Date:
March 13, 2015
Serving Size:
4
Cook Time:
00:20:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
- 3 tbsps butter
- 4 6 to 8-ounce filet mignon steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 tbsps cognac or brandy
- 2 tbsps drained green peppercorns in brine
Directions
1. Boil stock in small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Cook steaks to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer steaks to a plate (do not clean skillet).
3. Add chopped shallots to same skillet and saute for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add reduced beef stock, 1 cup whipping cream, 3 tablespoons cognac or brandy, and green peppercorns. Boil until mixture thickens to a sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper and spoon over steaks to serve.
Bon Appetit, November 1998
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