How to Make Filet Mignons with Pepper Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filet mignons are known for their tenderness and flavor, making them a popular cut of beef for many steak enthusiasts. This recipe takes this already delectable cut of meat to the next level by smothering it in a rich and savory pepper cream sauce. The result is a dish that is sure to impress even the most discerning of diners.

What sets filet mignons apart from other cuts of beef is their tenderness. This is due to the fact that filet mignons come from the tenderloin, which is a musc...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup coarsely crushed black peppercorns
  • 4 (6 ounce) 1 1/2 inch thick filet mignon steaks
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the peppercorns into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the beef tenderloin filets with salt on both sides, and coat both sides with crushed peppercorns.
  • Melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat in a heavy skillet (not nonstick) until the foam disappears from the butter. Gently place the steaks in the pan, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steaks to platter, and cover tightly with foil.
  • Pour the beef broth into the skillet, and use a whisk to stir the broth and scrape up any dissolved brown flavor bits from the skillet. Whisk in the cream, and simmer the sauce until it's reduced and thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Place the steaks back in the skillet, turn to coat with sauce, and serve with the remaining sauce.
  • Nutrition

    549 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 176mg
    • Sodium: 209mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 490mg