Beef Tenderloin With Thyme Mustard Creme Sauce

Beef tenderloin filets are crusted in cracked black peppercorn and finished in a thyme and mustard creme reduction.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 beef tenderloin filets
  • 4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 2 c heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Coat beef filets in cracked black pepper and sear over medium high heat with butter and olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until brown.

2

Remove filets from the pan and add de glaze with the heavy cream. Add thyme, mustard, salt and pepper.

3

Place filets back into pan with the sauce and reduce by 1/4 to 1/2 until desired consistency.