filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce
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I've made a different version of this before and loved it. Can't wait to try this version.
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce
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1 3/4 cbeef stock or canned beef broth
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3 Tbspbutter
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4 6-8 ozfilet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
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1/4 cshallots, chopped
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1 cwhipping cream
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3 Tbspcognac or brandy
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2 Tbspgreen peppercorns in brine, drained
How To Make filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce
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1Boil stock in small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
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2Meanwhile, melt butter in 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 plate (do not clean skillet).
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3Add chopped shallots to same skillet and saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add reduced beef stock, 1 cup whipping cream, 3 tablespoons Cognac and green peppercorns. Boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
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4Season sauce to taste with pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.
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