Tender Beef Fillet Pepper Sauce
Enjoy a luxurious tender beef fillet paired with a rich, creamy pepper sauce. This comforting American dish offers a perfect balance of flavors with garlic and parsley garnish.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 2 beef fillets 6-8 oz each
- 1 cup heavy cream 240 ml
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Remove beef fillets from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature. Pat dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scrape up browned bits, add black pepper and salt, then simmer sauce for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Heat skillet again, add remaining butter, and sear beef fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side to medium-rare (130°F/54°C).
- Remove fillets and let rest briefly. Return fillets to skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat for an additional minute.
- Serve beef fillets drizzled with pepper sauce and garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Bring beef to room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
- Avoid overcrowding skillet when searing to ensure proper browning.
- Let beef rest after cooking to keep it juicy.
- Taste and adjust sauce seasoning as needed.