Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce
It's not hard to make a delicious, impressive-looking meal. In fact, this filet mignon recipe is so easy that even a culinary novice can whip it up in no time. The secret? Mushroom sauce. Whether you're looking for something special to serve at a dinner party or just want an easy weeknight meal, this dish is sure to please. So get out your skillet and give it a try!
Ingredients
- 24 oz. Filet mignon cut into 4 portions
- ½ C. Heavy whipping cream
- 4 tsp. Minced garlic
- 16 oz. Mushrooms sliced
- 1 Onion chopped
- ½ C. Merlot wine
- 1 ½ C. Beef broth
- 4 Tbsp. Butter divided
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh thyme
- ½ tsp. Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Olive oil divided
- 1 ¼ tsp. Salt
Instructions
- Add 1 Tbsp of oil and 2 Tbsp of butter to a skillet over medium heat on the stove.
- Mix in the mushrooms and onions., and saute until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, and saute another 30 seconds.
- Add in the fresh thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from the skillet, and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add 2 Tbsp of butter.
- Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear the steaks in the melted butter over medium-high heat until done to your liking. Remove, and let rest.
- To the skillet, add the red wine, and simmer over medium heat until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Pour in the cream as well as salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the vegetables and steaks to the skillet and serve.