Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our exquisite Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions with Cremini Mushrooms, a culinary masterpiece that blends the finest ingredients to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. This delectable dish starts with tender filet mignon medallions, expertly seasoned with a bold cracked black pepper crust that adds a delightful piquant flavor. Pan-seared to perfection, the medallions retain their juicy tenderness while developing a beautiful crust. Accompanying the medallions is a rich and flavorful cremini mushroom sauce, made with sautéed mushrooms, shallots, garlic, and a touch of white wine. The sauce adds an earthy complexity to the dish, complementing the bold pepper crust. Alongside the main course, you'll find a medley of roasted vegetables, including tender-crisp asparagus, sweet bell peppers, and savory onions, all tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing. To complete the meal, a silky smooth mashed potato is served, its creamy texture providing a delightful contrast to the savory flavors of the main course.
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CRACKED BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED FILET MEDALLIONS (WITH CREMINI)
This has been my favorite dish in ALL food categories for some time now. Thankfully, I don't have a weight or heart problem...yet. ;o) I recommend using filet mignon and Italian cremini mushrooms as they are an integral part of the resulting flavor. I love the way the pepper is tempered by the cream sauce. Just typing this out has prompted me to make this again tonight. Let me know what you think!
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Steak
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- While heating the oil and 1 T of butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat, season the tenderloins with cracked black pepper and salt.
- Place the tenderloins in the hot pan and sauté for 4 minutes, then turn and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Cover with foil and set aside.
- Slice mushrooms and set aside.
- Heat 2 T soft butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
- When hot, add shallots and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until it becomes soft.
- Add the heavy cream and steak juice from set-aside plate and reduce by one-third.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Finally, add the basil and keep warm.
- Have little hope of keeping your arteries open while enjoying this awesome dish.
BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED FILET MIGNON WITH TOASTED GOAT CHEESE AND TWICE COOKED RED CHILE SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to high. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, combine the cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Liberally season both sides of each filet with the spice mixture. Grill the filets for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Remove the steaks from the grill onto a baking sheet, and top each with a slice of the cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese is golden brown and soft. Alternatively, use a blow torch or kitchen torch to brown the cheese. Ladle the sauce onto each plate, place the steak in the center, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until soft. Add the chiles and stock, and bring to a simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chiles are soft. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a saute pan that has been set on high heat for a few minutes, and cook the sauce until slightly thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the creme fraiche and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
PEPPER-CRUSTED FILET MIGNON
Filet mignon is best cooked rare to medium rare and the pepper enhances the meat's flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Season filets very generously on both sides with salt and pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly.
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Cook filets until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
- Remove strings from filets, and serve with Red Wine Sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 g, Fat 17 g, Protein 32 g
CRACKED BLACK PEPPER TWISTS
Make and share this Cracked Black Pepper Twists recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Theresa Thunderbird
Categories Breads
Time 46m
Yield 32 twists
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour,baking powder,pepper and salt.
- Cut in margarine or butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Make a well in the center.
- Add broth,stir just until dough clings together.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
- Knead gently for 10-12 strokes.
- Divide dough into 8 portions,divide each portion into fourths.
- Roll each portion into a 10 inch long rope.
- Fold each rope in half,twist 2-3 times.
- Arrange twists on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 450 for 5 minutes,turn the pan and bake 5-6 more minutes or until brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.7, Sodium 75.7, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.2, Protein 1.2
PEPPER CRUSTED FILET MIGNON
There's nothing better than a really great steak! When I want something really extra special this is what I make. .
Provided by kittycatmom
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat peppercorns and 5 tablespoons oil in small saucepan over low heat until faint bubbles appear. Continue to cook at bare simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until pepper is fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. When mixture is room temperature, add salt and stir to combine. Rub steaks with oil and pepper mixture, thoroughly coating top and bottom of each steak with peppercorns. Cover steaks with plastic wrap and press gently to make sure peppercorns adhere; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to middle position, place rimmed baking sheet on oven rack, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in 12-inch heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until faint smoke appears. Place steaks in skillet and cook, without moving steaks, until dark brown crust has formed, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, turn steaks and cook until well browned on second side, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and transfer steaks to hot baking sheet. Roast 3 to 5 minutes for rare, 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Transfer steaks to wire cooling rack and let rest, loosely tented with foil, for 5 minutes before serving.
- To crack peppercorns:.
- Spread half of the peppercorns on a cutting board. Place a skillet on top. Pressing down firmly with both hands, use a rocking motion to crush the peppercorns beneath the "heel" of the skillet. Move the skillet back and forth, redistributing the peppercorns as needed. Repeat with the remaining peppercorns.
FILET MIGNONS WITH PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
These luscious steaks' peppery bite is tamed with a velvety cream sauce.
Provided by goodeets7
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the peppercorns into a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the beef tenderloin filets with salt on both sides, and coat both sides with crushed peppercorns.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat in a heavy skillet (not nonstick) until the foam disappears from the butter. Gently place the steaks in the pan, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steaks to platter, and cover tightly with foil.
- Pour the beef broth into the skillet, and use a whisk to stir the broth and scrape up any dissolved brown flavor bits from the skillet. Whisk in the cream, and simmer the sauce until it's reduced and thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Place the steaks back in the skillet, turn to coat with sauce, and serve with the remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 175.8 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 209.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
PEPPERED FILET MIGNON
Make and share this Peppered Filet Mignon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luckytrim
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and brush them lightly with vegetable oil. Combine the salt and cracked pepper in a shallow bowl and roll the steaks in the mixture, pressing lightly to evenly coat all sides.
- When the skillet is ready, add the steaks and sear them evenly on all sides for about.
- 1 - to -1 1/2 minutes per side.
- Top each steak with a tablespoon of butter and place the skillet in the oven. Cook the steaks until they reach 120 degrees F for rare or 125 degrees F for medium-rare on an instant-read thermometer. (To test the steaks, insert the thermometer sideways to be sure you're actually testing the middle of the steak.).
- Remove the steaks to a serving platter, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Brush the caps of each mushroom with a clean sponge or damp paper towel. Remove and discard the stems. Slice the small mushrooms thickly and cut the large ones in a large dice.
- Heat the olive oil in a large (11 - inch) Dutch oven or saucepan. Add the leeks and cook over low heat for 5 minutes, or until the leeks are translucent. Add the butter, mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, until they are tender and begin to release their juices, stirring often. Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Toss in the parsley, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.3, Fat 92.2, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 4684.2, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8.7, Protein 12.7
Tips:
- To achieve a perfectly cooked filet mignon, it's important to sear it over high heat to create a flavorful crust while preserving its tender, juicy interior.
- The cracked black pepper crust adds a delightful spicy kick to the filet medallions, complementing their rich, beefy flavor.
- Using high-quality cremini mushrooms and cooking them with butter and garlic enhances their earthy, umami taste and creates a delectable sauce for the medallions.
- The addition of cognac adds a touch of sophistication and depth of flavor to the sauce, elevating the dish to a ресторан-worthy experience.
- Whipping heavy cream until stiff peaks form and incorporating it into the sauce creates a creamy, luxurious texture that perfectly balances the bold flavors of the pepper crust and mushrooms.
Conclusion:
The Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet Medallions with Cremini Mushroom Sauce is a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds—the tender, juicy texture of filet mignon and the robust, earthy flavors of cremini mushrooms. The cracked black pepper crust adds a delightful spicy touch, while the cognac-infused sauce elevates the dish to a new level of sophistication. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply treating yourself to a memorable meal, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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