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Peppercorn Cream Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 T olive oil
2 6-8 ounce beef tenderloin steaks
3 T brandy or 3 T Bourbon
1-2 cloves of minced garlic
1 tsp crushed multicolored peppercorns
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 T sour cream

Directions:
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over high heat.

Sprinkle tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper.

Sear tenderloin steaks on both sides in skillet. Remove from skillet and place on a rack in a broiler pan.

Broil 4-5 inches from heat for 4-6 minutes per side or until meat thermometer registers 160 degrees (for medium).

Add brandy or bourbon to drippings in skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, and deglaze pan scraping browned bits that cling to the bottom. Add minced garlic, peppercorns, oregano, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.


Add whipping cream, bring to a boil and cook for 6-7 minutes or until sauce is reduced my half.

Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream. Serve over steaks with butter noodles or baked potatoes.

Prep time 40-50 minutes. Serves 2

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I found this one in an old cookbook when we were cleaning out the house.

Not sure where it came from but it's a keeper!


























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