Bistrot Paul Bert Pepper Steak a.k.a. flames in the kitchen

This was so fun.  I got to play with matches.  I didn't lose my eyebrows.  All of the issues I had when trying a flaming dish.  I did have to laugh, as soon as the flames went out in my frying pan, my smoke alarm went off.  Got to love that smoke alarm. 

I love these recipes in around my french table.  I never though it could be so easy to make such great dishes with just a few good ingredients.    I have been part of French Friday's with Dorie for just a few months and this has changed the way I cook.  I have a few basic recipes that I see myself using over and over and this is one of them.

Cook the filet in butter and oil

So, used regular black peppercorns, a wonderful filet from one of the local butcher shops, the rest was easy.  I had a stand by recipe for pan frying steaks on a bed of salt, but this is not good for my sodium intake.  Now it has been replaced by this pepper steak recipe. 

The peppers, Cognac, and cream made a smooth golden sauce that went over the steak.  My taste testers at work are sad I did not bake, but intrigued that this weeks recipe is so elegant and easy.