Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups beef stock or canned beef broth |
3 tablespoons butter |
4 6- to 8-ounce filet mignon steaks (each about 1 inch thick) |
1/4 cup chopped shallots |
1 cup whipping cream |
3 tablespoons cognac or brandy |
2 tablespoons drained green peppercorns in brine |
Directions:
1. Boil stock in small saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, 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).
2. Add chopped shallots to same skillet and sauté 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. Season sauce to taste with pepper. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.
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