Crispy Filet Mignon Recipe
served with a black pepper sauce
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Ingredients
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Filet Mignon
Black Pepper Sauce
Method
Preparing Filet Mignon
- 1
Season the Steaks
Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Steaks
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned filet mignon steaks to the skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness is reached.
- 3
- 4
Rest the Steaks
Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes.
Making Black Pepper Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Shallots
Finely chop the shallots.
- 6
Toast the Peppercorns
In the same skillet used for the steaks, add the black peppercorns and toast them over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Sauté the Shallots
Add the chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté until they are translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8
- 9
Add Beef Broth and Cream
Stir in the beef broth and bring to a simmer again. Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 10
Season the Sauce
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, as needed.
