FILET MIGNON IN A GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

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This is a most delish recipe! I got this recipe from the meat department at Walmart and thought I would share it with ya'll. This is a very festive and elegant entree. I serve it with sauted mushroom caps and baked potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by kandee_roses

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 (6 ounce) filet mignon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup brandy (optional)
1/3 cup shallot, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or 1/2 tablespoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Season filets with salt and pepper.
  • Saute 5 minutes per side for rare (10 min for medium).
  • Transfer to a heated platter and keep warm.
  • To make the sauce, add brandy to same skillet.
  • Set aflame, shaking pan until flame dies.
  • Add shallots and stir on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Rinse green peppercorns in cold water.
  • Drain and chop.
  • Add to pan with cream, mustard, and tarragon.
  • Boil on high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Add juice from filets.
  • Pour sauce over filets and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 164.9, Sodium 137.9, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 32

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