Name: Pepper steak mignon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 150 g fillet or scotch fillet steaks, trimmed; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 1 cup (250ml) beef stock; 1/2 cup (125ml) light evaporated milk; 2 tablespoon dry sherry; 2 tablespoon green peppercorns, drained; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; steamed vegetables or salad, to serve

Pepper steak mignon

Thanks to its divine tenderness, filet mignon is one of the most sought-after cuts of meat. Because it is so versatile, steak mignon is a fitting choice for any time of the year.

Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

15M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 150 g fillet or scotch fillet steaks, trimmed

1 tablespoon plain flour

1 cup (250ml) beef stock

1/2 cup (125ml) light evaporated milk

2 tablespoon dry sherry

2 tablespoon green peppercorns, drained

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

steamed vegetables or salad, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a large frying pan on high. Cook steaks for 2-3 minutes each side, until cooked to taste. Transfer to a plate. Set aside to rest, loosely covered, for 5 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, add flour to same pan and cook, stirring, on medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in stock, evaporated milk and sherry.

3.Return to heat. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir through peppercorns and mustard. Season to taste. Simmer for 1 minute. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve with steamed vegetables or salad.

If you can’t find green peppercorns, season the steaks before cooking with plenty of coarsely ground black pepper.
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