Main Course   -   Filet Mignon with peppercorn-mustard sauce   by Rusty Nejdl

Description	This is a quick and easy steak recipe that tastes absolutely delicious!
Ingredients	4 4oz beef tenderloin stakes (1 1/2 inches thick) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper 1 tsp vegetable oil 1/3 cup minced shallots 1/2 cup cognac 1/2 cup fat-free beef broth 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
Directions	Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add staks and cook 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from pan and keep warm. Add shallots to pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add cognac and cook for another 10 seconds. Add broth and mustard while stirring thoroughly. Reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve steaks with sauce.
Serves	4
Time to Make	30 minutes