Filet mignon with pepper sauce
3 servings
25 minutes
Filet mignon with pepper sauce is a true embodiment of French gastronomy, where juicy meat combines with a rich creamy aroma and spiciness of pepper. This dish, which originated in the exquisite restaurants of Paris, has gained worldwide recognition for its tender texture and elegant presentation. Select cuts of beef tenderloin are first seared to a golden crust and then perfected in the oven. The creamy pepper sauce, rich in spices, highlights the noble flavor of the meat. Additional accents of fresh thyme, cherry tomatoes, and mint add lightness and freshness. Perfect for a romantic dinner or festive gathering, this filet mignon impresses with its balance of flavors and refined simplicity. A true delight for connoisseurs of classic French cuisine.
1
Sprinkle 200 grams of beef on both sides with salt and pepper to taste, and evenly distribute the spices over the surface with your palm. Also, brush the meat with olive oil. Don't be afraid to overdo the spices: a significant amount of pepper will remain in the pan while frying.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Beef tenderloin: 400 g
2
Tie the meat with string around the perimeter to keep its shape and prevent it from falling apart.
3
Sear the meat in a hot pan on both sides for 1-2 minutes until a crust forms.
4
Then place the meat in an oven (on a baking sheet/pan with greased parchment or paper) preheated to 200 degrees and cook for 10-15 minutes. Depending on your preferred doneness: 10 minutes for juicy meat with pink juice, 15 minutes for gray, almost dry meat with clear juice, 7-8 minutes for rare meat.
5
Pour the cream into a saucepan, add pepper, salt, and sugar to taste, and mix. Stirring, reduce by 1/3 or 1/2 (thicker and richer).
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: to taste
- Cream 35%: 200 ml
6
Take the cooked meat out of the oven and place it on plates. Drizzle with pepper sauce, place a sprig of thyme on each piece, and add a halved cherry tomato and a sprig of mint on the side.
- Fresh thyme: 1 piece
- Cherry tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Fresh mint: 1 stem