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Steak Au Poivre Crostini
This is from the kitchen of Renee Wilson.  Renee found
this recipe in a
Martha Stewart cook book.
Rub 1 lb center cut beef tenderloin, trimmed
with 1/2 Tbsp olive oil .
Season generously with salt & pepper .
Over high heat, in an oven proof skillet, heat  2 Tbsp olive oil.
Sear beef in oil, about 2 min per side.
Put in oven & roast until med-rare, 7-10 minutes.
Transfer to baking sheet to rest. Cover with foil.
Reheat skillet over high heat for 30 sec.
Remove from flame & add
1/4 c Cognac .
Take outside, STAND BACK (HUGE FLAME!!) & ignite.
When flames die down, loosen particles  from pan.
Add
1 1/2 c beef stock .
Reduce heat & simmer until reduced to 1/2 c,  12-15 minutes.
Stir in
2 Tbsp heavy cream
    1/4 c green peppercorns in brine, drained
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Set aside.
Using a sharp knife, slice tenderloin as thin as possible (24
slices).
Put 1 slice on each crostini, top with sauce.

Crostini:
Remove crusts & cut in 1/2  12 slices of white bread.
Brush each side with
melted butter.
Put on baking sheet.
Bake @ 425, 3-4 minutes per side.
Cool on rack.
Steak Au Poivre Crostini
Comments:
It's wonderful, but you need to be
careful.  When I made this, I had
Scott light it because I was afraid of
setting the house on fire.  The flames
shot up to the ceiling. Take this
outside, stand back & BE CAREFUL
when igniting.
      -Stephanie Knewasser
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