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
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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