Description
Indulge in Filet Mignon with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, a gourmet dish perfect for impressing guests with its rich flavors and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- kosher salt, to taste
- 4 pieces filet mignon steaks (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until bubbly and fragrant.
- Add the finely diced shallot with a pinch of salt, sautéing until softened, about 1 minute.
- Stir in minced garlic and crushed black peppercorns, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Gradually add the low-sodium beef stock while whisking. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer.
- Allow the sauce to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Then, add heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Let filet mignon steaks come to room temperature, pat them dry, and season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add avocado oil and heat until shimmering.
- Place the steaks in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Hold the steaks to sear the edges for about 1 minute each.
- Lower the heat slightly, adding unsalted butter and smashed garlic to the skillet. Baste the steaks for 30 seconds.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 7 minutes before slicing.
- Plate each steak and generously drizzle with the creamy peppercorn sauce.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg