Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce
Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce features tender steaks seared to a rich crust and finished in a velvety pepper cream. The sauce balances gentle heat from crushed black pepper with silky richness, making it a standout for a special dinner or date night. Serve with simple sides to let the buttery beef and lush sauce shine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the peppercorns in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle the beef tenderloin filets with salt on both sides, then press crushed peppercorns onto both sides to coat.
- 2
Melt the butter with the olive oil over high heat in a heavy (not nonstick) skillet until the butter’s foam subsides. Carefully add the steaks to the pan, and cook until they begin to firm up and remain reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 3 1/2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer the steaks to a platter and cover tightly with foil.
- 3
Pour the beef broth into the skillet, and whisk while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Whisk in the cream, and simmer until the sauce reduces and thickens, 6 to 7 minutes. Return the steaks to the skillet, turn to coat with the sauce, and serve with the remaining sauce.
- Calories 1077.05 kcal High 54%
- Protein 95.28 g Good Source 191%
- Carbohydrate 0.44 g 0%
- Total Fat 73.13 g High 94%
- Saturated Fat 33.24 g High 166%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 365.08 mg High 122%
- Sodium 1340.11 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 0.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.15 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 7.23 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 1171.84 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 4.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Peppercorn Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Peppercorns, Butter, and Heavy Cream. Each serving provides about 1077.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Peppercorns, Butter, Heavy Cream, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1077.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce healthy?
- Peppercorn-Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Pepper Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 1077.05 calories and 95.28 g of protein, or 191% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1340.11 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 33.24 g (166% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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