Fillet of Beef with Peppercorns

Name: Fillet of Beef with Peppercorns
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters canned no-salt-added beef broth, undiluted; 227 grams beef tenderloin steak (1 1/2 inches thick); 2 Tbsps Cognac; 2 teaspoons green peppercorns, drained and divided; 1 Tbsp water

Fillet of Beef with Peppercorns might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 26g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 208 calories. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. A mixture of peppercorns, beef tenderloin steak, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert.

Instructions

Crush 1 1/2 teaspoons peppercorns, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Coat a small heavy saucepan with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.

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Add crushed peppercorns, and cook 1 minute.

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Add Cognac; heat just until warm. Ignite with a long match; let flames die down.

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Add beef broth; cook over high heat 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Set aside.

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Wrap handle of a small nonstick skillet with aluminum foil. Coat skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.

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Add steak, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Immediately place skillet in oven.

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Bake at 400 for 5 minutes. Turn steak, and cook an additional 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.

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Remove skillet from oven.

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Place steak on a serving plate, and keep warm, reserving drippings in skillet.

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Add reduced broth mixture, water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns to drippings in skillet.

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Place over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Slice meat into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Spoon broth mixture over meat, and serve immediately.

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