Filet of Beef au Poivre

Filet of Beef au Poivre
Filet of Beef au Poivre is a gluten free and primal main course. This recipe makes 6 servings with 610 calories, 32g of protein, and 47g of fat each. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have beef broth, coarsely ground pepper, kosher salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Place the filets on a board and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Sprinkle the filets with salt and then press the black pepper evenly on both sides. Allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until the butter almost smokes.
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Place the steaks in the pan and lower the heat to medium.
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Saute the steaks for 4 minutes on 1 side and then for 3 minutes on the other side, for medium rare.
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Remove the steaks to a serving platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
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Meanwhile, pour all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the saute pan.
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Add the shallots and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
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Add the beef broth and cook over high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until reduced by half, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Add the Cognac and cook for 2 more minutes. Off the heat, swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Serve the steaks hot with the sauce poured on top.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In36 m.
Servings6
Health Score8
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