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Ingredients

  • 2 x beef tenderloin steaks (6-oz) (1 1/2-inch thick) Coarsely cracked pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. brandy
  • 1/2 c. whipping cream
  • 2 tsp liquid removed green peppercorns in brine coarsely minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method

  • Season steaks with salt and generous amount of cracked pepper.
  • Heat butter in heavy large skillet over high heat.
  • Add in steaks and cook to desired degree of doneness, about 4 min per side for rare.
  • Transfer steaks to plate.
  • Tent with foil to keep hot.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Add in brandy to skillet and ignite with match.
  • Return skillet to heat and bring brandy to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Add in cream and green peppercorns and boil till reduced to sauce consistency, about 2 min.
  • Whisk in mustard.
  • Season sauce with salt if necessary.
  • Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.
  • Serves 2.