W W Peppered Steak With Brandy-mustard Sauce - 5 Pts.

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn, crushed (or use 2 tsps cracked black pepper)
• 1 lb filet mignon (4 1/4-lb steaks)
• 2 large fresh zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 4 shallots, minced
• 3 tablespoons brandy
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon coarse-grained dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 press crushed peppercorns into both sides of the steaks to coat evenly.
• 2 spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. add the steaks and cook until and instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of a steak registers 145 f for medium, about 5 minutes each side. transfer to a platter, cover and keep warm.
• 3 add the zucchini and shallots to the skillet; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. add the brandy and cook about 20 seconds. stir in the broth, mustard and salt. simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. spoon the vegetables and sauce over the steaks.