TOURNEDOS AU POIVRE ET CHAMPIGNONS(FILET AU POIVRE W/MUSHROOMS)

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Tournedos Au Poivre Et Champignons(Filet Au Poivre W/Mushrooms) image

This is adapted from a cookbook I got in around 1972--Hows and Whys of French Cooking by Alma Lach--and completely wore out. Happily, I found another copy on e-bay, and am now making new stains on the pages. These filets are really lovely--with a salad, potato and good bread, you have a terrific but easy to prepare meal.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Steak

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 filet mignon, 2-inch thick (or tournedos)
1/4 cup peppercorn
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (approximate)
3 tablespoons cognac
salt
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 lb mushroom, sliced thinly
1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Mash peppercorns with a mallet or the back of a heavy pan.
  • Press each side of the fillets into the cracked peppercorns and let the beef stand about an hour to absorb the flavor.
  • Heat the butter and add the beef and sear about 8 minutes per side for rare, 10 for medium, 12 for well done.
  • Remove the steaks to a platter and allow to rest.
  • Add cognac to the pan and heat for just a few seconds and then set ablaze.
  • Option 1: Boil the liquid about a minute then stir in additional butter, salt and cream.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add mushrooms and saute till mushrooms are soft.
  • Pour over fillets and sprinkle with parsley.
  • Option 2: Skip the cream (but it's better with).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 51.8, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.8

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