Fillet with Peppercorn Sauce
- 8 whole beef fillets or other good steaks
- Lemon pepper
- Seasoned salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Melted butter
- 4 to 6 tablespoons tri-color peppercorns, crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 4 to 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup brandy
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half for some of the cream)
- For the steaks: Sprinkle both sides of the steak with lemon pepper, seasoned salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
- Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side over high heat, and then a further 3 to 5 minutes over lower heat.
- Brush with melted butter as they cook.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Start by crushing the peppercorns with a rolling pin in a zip-top bag and set them aside.
- Next, heat a heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
- Crumble in the beef bouillon cube.
- Whisk to combine.
- Then add the Dijon mustard to the skillet and whisk it around a bit.
- Pour in the brandy.
- Whisk the Dijon and brandy together until combined, and then let it bubble for about 45 seconds or so.
- Then pour in the heavy cream and the crushed peppercorns.
- Whisk it all together, allowing it to bubble for a few minutes to thicken.
- Spoon it over the grilled steaks.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/fillet-with-peppercorn-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)