Description
Indulge in a luxurious dining experience with this Filet Mignon with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce recipe. Tender filet mignon steaks are pan-seared to perfection and served with a velvety peppercorn cream sauce for a decadent meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Filet Mignon:
- 4 filet mignon steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
Peppercorn Sauce:
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon brandy or cognac (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Filet Mignon: Bring steaks to room temperature, season with salt and crushed peppercorns.
- Sear Steaks: Cook in olive oil and butter until desired doneness, then set aside.
- Make Sauce: Deglaze pan with brandy, add beef broth, cream, and mustard. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return steaks to pan, warm through, and serve with sauce and parsley garnish.
Notes
- Filet mignon is best cooked medium-rare for optimal tenderness.
- Let steaks rest before slicing to retain juices.
- This sauce complements mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg