FILET MIGNON WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE

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Make and share this Filet Mignon With Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Steak

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups beef stock or 1 3/4 cups canned beef broth
3 tablespoons butter
4 filet mignon steaks (each about 6- to 8-ounces and 1-inch thick)
1/4 cup chopped shallot
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons cognac or 3 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons drained green peppercorns in brine

Steps:

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Season sauce to taste with pepper.
  • Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

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