| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) beef fillets (have the butcher cut them in 1/2 to make 8 (3-ounce) fillets)
- Salt
- 1 cup coarsely cracked black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons finely diced garlic
- 2 teaspoons finely diced shallots
- 1/3 cup brandy or cognac
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons pure clover honey
- 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
Instructions
- Lightly salt both sides of the fillets. Then press each side firmly into the cracked pepper to coat.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on high heat. Add the fillets to the pan and cook to the desired temperature. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same pan over medium-high heat, add the butter, garlic, and shallots and cook until golden brown. Remove from the heat and carefully pour in the brandy or cognac. Alcohol is very flammable, so have a lid handy. Put the pan back on the stove on medium to medium-high heat and add the heavy cream. Cook until reduced by half, about 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in the honey and mustard. Adjust seasoning with salt, if desired.
- Plate the fillets, finish with the sauce, and enjoy. Serve with your favorite starch and vegetable. At the Top of the Riverfront we serve with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed fresh vegetables in season.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 854 |
| Total Fat | 74 g |
| Saturated Fat | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Cholesterol | 237 mg |
| Sodium | 581 mg |
Reviews
I’ve been making this recipe since 2007 (13 + years) since finding online for special occasions, and all of my friends and guests love it. It’s fantastic. The honey and whole grain mustard really help with the flavor of the sauce. and if you make with fries, all my guests have begun dipping the fries in the sauce.
This was excellent! And yes, you do have to like brandy and honey, why would you make it if you didn’t? My husband took one bite and said Oh Wow! This is a definite keeper. It’s easy enough and quick enough to make during the week and the flavor was absolutely outstanding. The sauce is simple to make. The flavor is special enough for entertaining. The sauce is a nice contrast against the peppery flavor of the meat.
Didn’t really liked the flavor. You have to like brandy/honey to enjoy it.