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filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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

  • 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

How To Make filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce

  • 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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