CASS HAHN'S FILET MIGNON WITH
BRANDY, CREAM AND PEPPERCORNS
 
2 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
4-5 drops Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. green peppercorns or pinch of red cayenne pepper
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. olive oil
6 filet mignons
1/3 c. brandy
1/2 c. whipping cream
Salt

Combine ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and green peppers or cayenne. Melt butter with oil in skillet. When butter foams, add meat. Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove meat from skillet. Add brandy and deglaze skillet by stirring to dissolve meat juices attached to skillet.

Add ketchup, mustard mixture and cream; mix well. Return meat to skillet. Season with salt. Cook over medium heat to preferred doneness. Place meat on warm platter. Spoon sauce over meat. Makes 6 servings.

 

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