Description
Experience restaurant-quality dining at home with this Elegant Filet Mignon with Creamy Peppercorn Sauce. Tender filet mignon is pan-seared to perfection and served with a rich, peppery cream sauce. It’s a quick and impressive dish perfect for special occasions or any night you want a gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filet mignon steaks (about 1.5 inches thick)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously season both sides of the filet mignon steaks with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the steaks in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer them more done. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside, covering them with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the whole black peppercorns and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 2-3 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Taste the sauce and season with additional salt or pepper as needed.
- Return the warm steaks to the skillet, spooning the creamy peppercorn sauce over them to coat.
- Plate the steaks elegantly, drizzling more sauce on top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for color.
Notes
- Use quality filet mignon for the best results.
- Let the steaks rest after cooking to keep them juicy.
- Serve immediately for the best sauce texture.
- The creamy peppercorn sauce can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sauce
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: N/A