FILET MIGNON WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE

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Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce image

I've made a different version of this before and loved it. Can't wait to try this version.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 c beef stock or canned beef broth
3 Tbsp butter
4 6-8 oz filet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
1/4 c shallots, chopped
1 c whipping cream
3 Tbsp cognac or brandy
2 Tbsp green peppercorns in brine, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Boil stock in small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, 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).
  • 3. Add 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.
  • 4. Season sauce to taste with pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

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