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Ingredients
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¼ cup coarsely crushed black peppercorns
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4 (6 ounce) 1 1/2 inch thick filet mignon steaks
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salt to taste
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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⅓ cup beef broth
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1 cup heavy cream
Directions
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Place the peppercorns into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the beef tenderloin filets with salt on both sides, and coat both sides with crushed peppercorns.
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Melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat in a heavy skillet (not nonstick) until the foam disappears from the butter. Gently place the steaks in the pan, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steaks to platter, and cover tightly with foil.
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Pour the beef broth into the skillet, and use a whisk to stir the broth and scrape up any dissolved brown flavor bits from the skillet. Whisk in the cream, and simmer the sauce until it's reduced and thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Place the steaks back in the skillet, turn to coat with sauce, and serve with the remaining sauce.
Cook’s Note
To save money, purchase a whole tenderloin and slice the steaks yourself.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
549 | Calories |
47g | Fat |
5g | Carbs |
28g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 549 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 47g | 60% |
Saturated Fat 24g | 119% |
Cholesterol 176mg | 59% |
Sodium 209mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 28g | 55% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 2% |
Calcium 71mg | 5% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 490mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.