PEPPER CRUSTED FILET MIGNON

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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

5 tablespoons black peppercorns, cracked
5 tablespoons olive oil, plus
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 (7 -8 ounce) center-cut filet mignon, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, 7 to 8 ounces each, trimmed of fat and silver skin

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.

Aziem Banderker
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was juicy and flavorful, and the pepper crust was the perfect touch.


Rose Victor
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I followed the recipe exactly and the steak turned out great! The pepper crust was a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Majid chandio
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The steak was a little tough, but the flavor was good.


Shehib Islam
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This recipe was amazing! The steak was cooked to perfection and the pepper crust was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


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