Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce Recipe
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Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

By: SUEZINOHIO 
"Delicious Filet Mignon stuffed with succulent crab, wrapped in bacon and topped with whiskey-peppercorn sauce. Time consuming, but just as good, if not better than any high-end restaurant recipe."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (209)

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • CRAB STUFFING:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced green onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced celery
  • 1 teaspoon minced green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons shrimp stock or water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
  • 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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  • PEPPERCORN SAUCE
  • 1 1/4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 fluid ounce whiskey
  • 1 cup heavy cream
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  • STEAKS:
  • 4 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked lightly
  • salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced shallot
  • 1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 fluid ounce whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Make Crab Stuffing: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Saute onion, green onion, garlic, celery, and green pepper until tender. Stir in shrimp stock, crab meat, bread crumbs, and Cajun seasoning. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. Prepare Peppercorn Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine beef broth and cracked black pepper. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, stirring frequently. Add1 ounce whiskey and 1 cup cream. Continue simmering until reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  3. Prepare Steaks: Slice a pocket into the side of each steak, and stuff generously with crab stuffing. Wrap bacon around side, and secure with toothpicks. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and shallot for 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms, and saute until tender. Remove mushroom mixture, and set aside.
  4. Place steaks in skillet, and cook to desired doneness. Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Deglaze skillet with 1 ounce whiskey. Reduce heat, and stir in peppercorn sauce and Dijon mustard. Add mushroom mixture, and reduce sauce until thickened. Remove toothpicks and bacon from steaks, and arrange steaks on a plate. Top with sauce.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • I often partially cook my filets in the pan, and finish them on the grill. This recipe works well with roasted red potatoes and a nice glass of wine.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 748 | Total Fat: 57.3g | Cholesterol: 215mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2007 by COLLEY411   view full review
This was an absolutely stunning recipe! Melt in your mouth delicious filet mignon with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2006 by VORCHA   view full review
After reading many of the reviews, I made the following adjustments, made the crab stuffing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by VLLYBY1   view full review
I'm giving this recipe 2 stars (for time), flavor deserves 5. BEWARE! It takes much longer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2005 by MORRELLKH   view full review
This is the best recipe I have - I altered it a bit, which reduced the time it takes to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by Justin   view full review
I have been wanting to try this recipe for some time now, but as others have said, you need to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by MIALAW   view full review
If you want to impress someone make this recipe. I used pork tenderloin and used bay spice in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by Cindy in Pensacola Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really wish I could give this 100 stars! I didn't make the crab stuffing but I'm rating...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2004 by MACCO   view full review
5 stars won't do this one justice if my husband had his way with it! Yes, the sauce does make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by chele   view full review
I made this for Father's Day, 2005. Both my father and husband said this was one of the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by WILMAJEAN   view full review
After reading other reviews - decided to skip the crab stuffing. Prepared sauce exactly as...

 

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