Filet of Beef au Poivre

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Jeffrey's Treat

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Cook Time:
11 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 11 min
Total:: 36 min

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Ingredients

6 filet mignon, cut 1 1/4 inches thick
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
1 cup canned beef broth
1/2 cup good Cognac or brandy

Directions

Place the filets on a board and pat them dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the filets with salt and then press the black pepper evenly on both sides. Allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

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. Place the steaks in the pan and lower the heat to medium. Saute the steaks for 4 minutes on 1 side and then for 3 minutes on the other side, for medium rare. Remove the steaks to a serving platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Meanwhile, pour all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the saute pan. Add the shallots and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. 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. 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. Serve the steaks hot with the sauce poured on top.

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recipe Filet of Beef au Poivre
Allison Glenview, IL 10-04-2009
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Not hard and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Another winner recipe from Ina. I was realizing that over the past year, I have vastly improved my cooking skills thanks go... Ina.Read more
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andrew san diego, CA 09-26-2009
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Easy!!
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I love the mixture of cognac, shallots, and beef! This recipe is so easy and so good! This is a perfect dish to cook for... friends for a wine party. Read more
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jane wilmington, CA 09-15-2009
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Simple and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I can't believe how easy it was to make this! I had some ribeyes in the freezer so I substituted them for filets. It was... delicious!! Read more
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Belinda Midland, TX 09-09-2009
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Best steak I ever had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I couldn't believe this was honestly the best steak I have ever had. Especially considering that I cooked it in a skillet. I... am from the south and we are big in grilling on the BarB. I bought two 8 oz. filets cut from the larger end of the filet at the butcher. They were $19.99 a lb. So it cost $21.00 for 2 steaks but if you go out to eat it will cost more than this. Absolutley awesome! Ina never let's me down!!!Read more
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Karen Mesa, AZ 07-07-2009
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Absolutely perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I waited to review this recipe after making it once because I thought it might have been a fluke. I have made this three... times now, and each time my husband and I are amazed by how amazingly heavenly it is! Total restaurant quality! It is now our "night alone" tradition.Read more
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Michele Flagstaff, AZ 04-04-2009
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Filet of Beef au Poivre
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Ina, you are the bomb!! We made this dinner to kick off my husbands 40th birthday and he was in heaven!! We made the firtes... as well, oh so delicious!! How we love the way you cook!! Great change from the average grilled filet. Keep up the good cookin'!!Read more