4 filet mignon au poivre Recipes

filet mignon, cut 1-1/4-inch thick, kosher salt, coarsely fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter or 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted margarine, divided, olive oil, shallot (3 to 4 s), canned beef broth, good cognac or 1/2 cup brandy, chopped parsley, garnish (optional)

filet mignon, 2-inch thick (or tournedos), peppercorn, butter (approximate), cognac, salt, butter, whipping cream, mushroom, sliced thinly, parsley, fresh, chopped

tenderloin (i use filet mignon) or 6 steak fillets (i use filet mignon), heavy cream, oil, beef bouillon cubes, fresh lemon juice, salt, dry sherry, brandy, green peppercorns, rinsed and drained