Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce (VIDEO)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 filet mignon steaks
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Calories
591 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce (VIDEO)
Description
The Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce starts by sautéing thickly sliced baby bella mushrooms with finely diced onion, minced garlic, and thyme in butter and olive oil until softened and fragrant. The mushrooms are then removed to prepare the steaks. The filet mignons are seasoned with salt and pepper, then seared in the same pan with butter and oil until they reach medium-rare or desired doneness. Once rested, the mushrooms return to the pan, and a sauce is created by deglazing with Merlot wine, reducing it, then adding beef broth and whipping cream to finish.
This method results in tender steaks with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce that has hints of wine and savory herbs. The sauce coating the filet mignon provides moisture and a flavorful contrast to the lean meat.
The recipe notes that cooking times for searing vary with steak thickness and preferred doneness, emphasizing monitoring internal temperature during preparation.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter divided, unsalted
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 16 oz baby bella mushroom thickly sliced
- 1 onion finely diced, small
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 Tbsp thyme minced (or 1 tsp dry thyme, fresh
- 24 oz filet mignon steak 6-8 oz each, about 1 1/2" thick, beef tenderloin
- 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 salt we use sea salt, divided, sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
Instructions
How to Cook Filet Mignon Recipe:
- Place a large heavy-bottomed pan over med/high heat and melt in 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp oil. Add sliced mushrooms and cook 6 min or until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add diced onion and cook 3 min, stirring often.
- Add minced garlic, 1 Tbsp thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 min or until garlic is fragrant. Transfer mushrooms to a large plate. Wipe pan clean with a wet paper towel.
- Season steaks all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place the same pan over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp oil. When the butter is hot and finished foaming, add seasoned steaks and sear 3-5 min per side for medium-rare (5-6 min for medium doneness*), turning once. When steaks reach desired doneness, transfer them to the plate with mushrooms.
- In the same pan over med/high heat, add 1/2 cup red wine and boil down until reduced by half (3 min), scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add 1 1/2 cups beef broth and boil until 2/3 cup of liquid remains in the pan (5-7 min). Stir in 1/2 cup cream and boil 2 min or until slightly thickened. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
- Add steaks and mushrooms back to pan, spooning some of the sauce over steaks. Once steaks are just heated through, remove from heat and serve garnished with fresh sprigs of thyme if desired.
Notes
- Adjust searing times based on the thickness of the filet mignon and desired doneness; medium-rare typically requires 3-5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4filet mignon steaks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbs | 10g | |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1412mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.