Description

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce is an elegant dish that features tender, juicy steaks paired with a creamy, peppery sauce made with Cognac, Dijon mustard, and shallots. It’s a luxurious yet easy-to-make meal perfect for special occasions or a gourmet weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

4 filet mignons (each about 1¼ inches thick and 5 to 6 ounces)

2–3 tablespoons Fennel Mustard Peppercorn Steak Rub or 4 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt

4 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) salted butter

2 large shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)

3 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained or an additional 2 teaspoons Fennel Mustard Peppercorn Steak Rub

About 3 tablespoons Cognac

1 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (adjust to taste)

Coarse salt (kosher or sea), to taste

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Instructions

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and rub them with the steak rub or a mix of salt and cracked peppercorns. Let the steaks sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your preferred doneness. Transfer the steaks to a plate and cover them loosely with foil to rest.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and sauté the shallots for about 2 minutes until soft. Add the green peppercorns and stir.
Pour in the Cognac and let it reduce slightly. Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt to taste.
Spoon the sauce over the rested steaks and serve immediately.

Notes

This peppercorn sauce also works well with other cuts of steak like ribeye or strip steaks.
For an extra twist, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or fresh herbs to the sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Pan-Seared, Stovetop
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
Calories: 500
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 135mg