Beef Fillet Steak with Peppercorn Sauce

Preparation

1. Season the beef fillet steaks with salt and pepper and pan fry in hot oil on both sides. Add half of the butter and allow to fry until the steaks have a nice colour.
2. Remove the steaks from the pan and allow to rest.
3. For the sauce: Add the butter and peppercorns to the pan and heat lightly. Add the sugar and caramelize. Douse with the red wine and add the brandy and balsamic vinegar. Allow to reduce by half.
4. Add the QimiQ Sauce Base and vegetable stock (or water) and bring to the boil. Add the tomato ketchup and season to taste with the salt.
5. Finish the cooking process of the steaks in a preheated oven at 180 °C for approx. 7-10 minutes.
6. Serve the beef fillet steaks with the peppercorn sauce.