Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Ingredients for Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce

• 425ml beef stock or canned beef broth

• 45ml butter

• 4 6- to 230g filet mignon steaks (each about 1 inch thick)

• 60ml chopped shallots

• 240ml whipping cream

• 45ml Cognac or brandy

• 2 tablespoons drained green peppercorns in brine

How to make Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce

Boil stock in small saucepan until reduced to 170g , about 7 minutes. 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).

Add chopped shallots to same skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add reduced beef stock, 240ml whipping cream, 3 tablespoons Cognac and green peppercorns. Boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

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