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Au Poivre Peppercorn Sauce for steak can also be used for chicken or vegetables. An easy, creamy beef sauce spiked with peppercorns and Dijon mustard.&nbsp;

Au Poivre Peppercorn Steak Sauce

butter

beef bouillon powder*

water

Dijon mustard

thyme springs

brandy (, optional)

heavy cream

white peppercorns (, crushed)

arrowroot or corn starch

Heat butter over medium heat in a heavy bottom sauce pan.

Whisk in beef bouillon. When bouillon starts to brown, whisk in water, dijon mustard, fresh thyme springs, brandy (optional) and heavy cream. Bring to a low simmer.

Add crushed peppercorns, stirring well.

Ladle out a small amount of sauce, whisking with arrowroot or cornstarch. Return to mixture to thicken. Stir until it sticks to the back of a wooden spoon. Remove woody pieces of thyme springs.&nbsp;

Serve over your favorite steak.

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Grilled filet mignon with peppercorn sauce (AKA steak au poivre) is one of the most luxurious meals you can prepare in less than 30 minutes. 

Grilled Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

filet mignon steaks

kosher salt

black pepper

tbsp peppercorns

shallots

beef broth

brandy

Season the steaks on all sides with salt and pepper. Leave them on a pan on the counter while you heat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 4 minutes.

Start making the peppercorn sauce. (see below)

Flip the steaks. For medium-rare steaks continue cooking for 3-4 minutes to an internal temperature of 127F.

Remove them from the grill, and let them rest on a pan covered loosely with foil while you finish the sauce.

Serve with a generous spoonful of peppercorn sauce.

Grilled Filet Mignon

Place the peppercorns in a baggie and crush with a rolling pin.

Place a saucepot over medium-high heat.

Add the peppercorns, and toast them for 1 minute.

Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt.

Saute the shallots for 1 minute.

Carefully, pour in the beef broth and cognac. Bring it to a boil and cook for 7 minutes.

Add the cream, and continue cooking stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in two tablespoons butter.

Peppercorn Sauce (au Poivre)

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