four-peppercorn filet mignon
For a classic French bistro supper serve this peppery filet with French-fried potatoes. Baked or pan-fried potatoes are also a good complement, and a green salad or broccoli makes this a simple, balanced dinner.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons green peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons white peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or other coarse salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 8-oz - filet mignon steaks, trimmed of excess fat
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brandy or cognac
- 1 cup heavy cream
How To Make four-peppercorn filet mignon
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Step 1Combine the peppercorns, salt, and olive oii in a shallow dish; mix well. Coat each piece of meat with this mixture, taking care to coat both sides equally.
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Step 2Set a nonstick skillet that is just large enough to accommodate the steaks over high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the steaks. Reduce the heat to moderately high and cook on the first side for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the steaks and continue cooking on the other side. The total cooking time depends on how you like your meat cooked. I suggest medium rare.
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Step 3Remove the steaks to a large platter and keep warm in a low oven while you prepare the sauce. Remove the leftover peppercorns and oil from the skillet and return it to the heat.
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Step 4Add the garlic and brandy to the skillet and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add the cream and cook over high heat, stirring all the while, until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Drizzle the sauce over the meat and serve immediately.
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