Name: Fillet of beef au poivre
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 6 filet mignon, cut 3cm thick; Salt; 2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper; 50g unsalted butter, divided; 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 90g chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots); 250ml tinned beef stock; 125ml good Cognac or brandy