Tender Beef Fillet with Creamy Pepper Sauce
Indulge your senses with this Tender Beef Fillet with Creamy Pepper Sauce, a luxurious yet straightforward dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. The succulent beef fillets are seared to perfection and complemented by a rich, velvety pepper sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this recipe is both quick to prepare and satisfying to the palate. Impress your family and friends with this comforting main course that combines simplicity with gourmet flair. Get ready to savor every delicious bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Beef Fillet: 2 pieces (about 6-8 oz each)
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Black Pepper: 2 teaspoons (freshly cracked)
- Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh Parsley: for garnish (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef fillets by letting them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Season generously with salt and cracked black pepper.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Stir in black pepper and salt; let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add remaining butter, and sear each beef fillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare (130°F/54°C).
- Remove fillets from the skillet and let rest briefly before spooning the sauce over them.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 541
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 612mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 133mg