Name: Cast-Iron Steak Au Poivre
Prep time: 15
Cook time: 20
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Tenderloin Steak (Filet Mignon); salt; cracked black pepper; butter; crushed garlic; fresh thyme; shallots; brandy; heavy cream; demi-glace; Worcestershire sauce; Dijon-style mustard

Preparation

Step 1

Season steaks with salt; press top of filets in 2 tablespoons cracked pepper, pressing evenly onto top of the steak.
Step 2

Heat large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks, peppercorn side down, in skillet turning until seared on all sides. Add 2 tablespoons butter, garlic and thyme. Cook, spooning steaks with butter, 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium doneness (160°F). Remove steaks from pan; keep warm.
Step 3

Add shallots; cook 2 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add brandy; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until alcohol burns off and browned bits attached to skillet are dissolved.
Step 4

Stir in cream, demi-glace, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons cracked peppercorns. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and gently swirl remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into sauce. Spoon sauce over warmed steaks.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information per serving, 3 ounces steak with sauce: 369 Calories; 243 Calories from fat; 27g Total Fat (16 g Saturated Fat; 1.1 g Trans Fat; 1.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 8.1 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 115 mg Cholesterol; 1874 mg Sodium; 6.3 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.3 g Dietary Fiber; 2.1 g Total Sugars; 19 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 61.1 mg Calcium; 2.8 mg Iron; 372 mg Potassium; 0.5 mcg Vitamin D; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 7.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.6 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 196 mg Phosphorus; 2.8 mg Zinc; 17 mcg Selenium; 70.4 mg Choline.

Nutrition Tip

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Phosphorus, and Choline.

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