Classic steak au poivre (French pepper steak) with mashed potatoes and green bean bundles | Recipe |

Ingredients

• 1 lb filet mignon
• 0.75 oz black peppercorns
• 1 lb potatoes
• 1 shallot
• 5.33 oz green beans
• 1.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.75 stick unsalted butter
• 6 strips bacon
• 0.33 cup Cognac
• salt
• ground nutmeg
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• Kitchen Stories Meat Lover seasoning (optional)