BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH PEPPERCORN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice 1-1/2 to 2 pounds of beef medallions into rounds, about 3/4-inch thick.
• Chop 2 shallots and 2 large cloves of garlic and transfer to a bowl.
• Add 1/2 cup cognac and 1/2 cup sherry to a hot saucepan and stir in the shallots and garlic.
• Cook mixture over medium heat until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup.
• Add 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream to a saucepan and bring to a low boil, being careful not to scorch cream.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture is reduced to about 1 cup, stirring constantly.
• Crack 2 teaspoons of mixed peppercorns in a mortar and pestle to a coarse grain.
• Do this in 2 or 3 small batches.
• Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of dry mustard, 2 to 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of coarse grain mustard and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
• Add salt and 2 teaspoons cracked peppercorn to taste.
• Season the medallions with salt and pepper.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat in a skillet.
• Add medallions do not crowd the pan.
• Brown medallions on both sides until desired doneness.
• Serve with peppercorn mustard sauce.