Elegant Filet Mignon with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Elegant Filet Mignon with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce, perfect for impressing guests at special occasions or enjoying an upscale dinner at home. This gourmet dish features tender filet mignon paired with a rich, velvety creamy peppercorn sauce that enhances every bite. With simple ingredients and a quick preparation process, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in just 35 minutes. Whether paired with garlic mashed potatoes or roasted asparagus, this elegant steak dinner is sure to elevate your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 filet mignon steaks (6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
- 3 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sauté shallots until softened, then add garlic and peppercorns. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and flour before gradually adding beef stock. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the steaks: Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat, add avocado oil, and sear steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Baste with melted butter during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve: Allow steaks to rest for 7 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with creamy peppercorn sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet mignon steak with sauce (6 ounces + approximately 1/4 cup sauce)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg