Beef Fillet with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients (serves 4)
1kg ribeye beef fillet
4 tsp dijon mustard
4 tbsp black peppercorns (crushed)
salt and pepper
4 tbsp soft butter

Green Peppercorn Sauce
12 tbsp brown sauce mix
600ml water
4 tbsp green peppercorns (lightly crushed)
4 tbsp butter


Directions
1 Marinate beef with mustard, peppercorns, salt and pepper.
2 Lightly brush beef fillet with butter and place under a hot grill.
3 Grill the beef on each side for at least 3 minutes. Cook it longer if you prefer your meat well done.
4 Dissolve the brown sauce mix in a little water. Add the green peppercorns and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5 Stir a little butter into the sauce to give it a rich and glossy finish. Cut the beef into portions, spoon the sauce over and serve.



tip!
Serve with boiled potatoes and a garden salad for a balanced meal.



Extracted from Simply Her / November 2005