Beef Fillet from Chefs de France
(4) 8 oz beef fillets, trimmed
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
Salt
6 Tbsp. Brandy
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 shallot, chopped
1 1/2 cups veal or beef stock or broth
1 Tbsp. butter
Heat butter & olive oil in a skillet. Dip fillets in black pepper & season with salt. Pan-fry, turning once to evenly brown, until cooked as desired. Add brandy and flambe. Remove fillets and cover loosely with foil. Add wine & shallots to skillet and saute 5 minutes. Add stock & remaining butter and cook 3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Serve sauce over fillets.