Cracked Pepper Filet Mignon

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 18 minutes

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 (6-oz) filet mignon (about 1 1/4-inch thick)

1/3 cup Dijon mustard

1 tbs black peppercorns, crushed

1 tbs each pink and white peppercorns, crushed

1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste

3 tbs butter or margarine

1 tbs olive oil

2 shallots, finely chopped

1 cup beef broth

1/3 cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Rub filets with mustard. Combine crushed peppercorns and salt; rub over filets.

2. Heat butter and oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add filets and cook 5 minutes per side or until reaching desired doneness. Transfer filets to a platter and keep warm.

3. For sauce, add shallots to same skillet and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until soft. Add broth; bring to boiling and cook until reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat; add cream and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over filets, and serve.

Per serving:

490 cal

31g fat

7g carbs

43g protein