Description
Indulge in this luxurious Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce that promises tender beef steaks bathed in a decadent wine-infused cream sauce. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or a fancy dinner at home. Watch the video tutorial to master this restaurant-quality recipe at home!
Ingredients
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For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 16 oz baby bella mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced (or 1 tsp dry thyme)
For the Filet Mignon:
- 24 oz filet mignon (beef tenderloin) steaks, 6-8 oz each, about 1 1/2″ thick
- 1/2 cup Merlot wine, or any dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/4 tsp sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
Instructions
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In a pan, cook mushrooms in butter and oil until softened. Add onion, garlic, and thyme. Set aside.
- Sear the Steaks: Season steaks and sear in butter and oil. Transfer to the plate with mushrooms.
- Prepare the Sauce: Deglaze the pan with wine, add broth, and cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return steaks to the pan, coat with sauce, and heat through. Garnish with thyme and serve.
Notes
- Searing time varies based on steak thickness and desired doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet mignon steak
- Calories: 591
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1021mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 148mg
