Welcome to the ultimate guide to preparing a delectable filet mignon with a rich and flavorful cabernet peppercorn demi glace. This dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, combining the tenderness of the filet mignon with the bold and complex flavors of the demi glace. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this article will provide you with the step-by-step instructions and expert tips you need to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds tantalized.
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FILET MIGNON WITH RICH BALSAMIC GLAZE
This is an elegant and quick romantic dinner for two. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.
Provided by LINDA W.
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.
- Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 63.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
FILET MIGNON WITH MUSHROOM-CABERNET GRAVY
I love pan-searing because it gives the filet mignon steaks that beautiful color and crust on the outside and leaves them so tender inside! And because of the influence of my husband's French grandmother, I love to cook anything with wine! The Cabernet and mushrooms, along with fresh thyme, make this absolutely delicious! Try this: you'll love it!
Provided by Muffinmom
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper, gently place them into the hot skillet, and sear until well-browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the steaks to a platter, tent with aluminum foil, and keep warm.
- Turn the heat down to medium, and melt the butter. Cook and stir the shallot and mushrooms in the butter until the mushrooms begin to give off their liquid and the shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, beef broth, and thyme, and simmer the sauce until it begins to reduce, 6 to 10 minutes. Return the steaks to the sauce, and simmer briefly until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 2 to 4 minutes per side (for medium-rare.) An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steaks to serving dishes.
- In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water until it forms a smooth paste. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the pan sauce, and cook and stir until thickened, about 30 seconds. Top each serving with mushroom-wine sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 386.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CABERNET PEPPERCORN DEMI-GLACE FOR FILET MIGNON
Make and share this Cabernet Peppercorn Demi-Glace for Filet Mignon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GoldsmithLissa
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season steaks with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, saute mushrooms, shallots, and peppercorns in oil.
- When shallots are tender, deglaze with red wine.
- Reduce by two-thirds.
- Whisk together the reduction and demi-glace until smooth.
- Whisk in the cream and beef base.
- Combine a few teaspoons of cornstarch (or more as needed) with a little cold water to make a slurry.
- Add slurry to the sauce to thicken; cook for 1 minute and then remove from the heat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 23.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.7
FILET MIGNON WITH CABERNET SHALLOT GLAZE
Your mouth will thank you for this incredible dish! It's very simple, but I've written out every step in detail. For a steak of great quality like filet mignon, only a complementing glaze needs to be put with it. You will find that this rich tasting glaze does not drown out the magnificent flavors of the beef, but rather completely envelopes a myriad of flavors to glorify a great steak. I always recommend steak be eaten medium rare, but prepare it according to your preference. Remember to savor each bite! ***Update: Tonight I threw in a few sliced baby portabella mushrooms into the deglazing process. It was fabulous! Give it a try if you like mushrooms!
Provided by Dans La Lune
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 4 filets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a large pan, on medium - high heat. When drops of water sizzle, the pan is hot enough.
- Add the olive oil.
- Wait a few seconds until the olive oil is heated, but not longer or else the oil will burn.
- Place the filets in the pan and allow to sizzle in the olive oil. (This high heat is important to sear the sides and lock in juices and flavors.).
- Sprinkle half of the coarse salt and half of the pepper (adjust according to your preference) on the first side.
- After a couple of minutes, you should notice the bottom of the steaks to be nicely seared.
- Flip over the steaks, and sprinkle the rest of the coarse salt and pepper.
- Wait a couple of minutes so that side is seared also.
- Turn heat slightly below medium.
- While occasionally turning steaks, cook to desired doneness. (I personally recommend medium rare. Cut a small slit in the thinnest steak to check for doneness).
- As each steak cooks, remove it from the pan and set aside on a large plate.
- When all steaks are removed from pan, turn the heat back up to medium high.
- Deglaze the pan with the Cabernet wine. It should sizzle and meld with the beef drippings.
- Add the chopped shallots. If using mushrooms, add them here.
- Rub the sprigs of thyme together so that the small leaves fall off into the pan.
- Add the regular salt, and additional freshly ground pepper if desired.
- Simmer for a minute or two until ingredients are mixed together nicely and shallots are slightly translucent (they are best when still a bit crunchy).
- On your plate of steaks should be drippings that have collected since removing it from the heat. Press a spatula against the steaks to squeeze a bit more juice, and pour all of the liquid into the pan.
- Simmer a minute more, and pour all of the glaze into a serving dish such as a gravy boat or small pitcher.
- Serve steaks and pour a bit of glaze over each one.
- The leftover glaze is best enjoyed with good crusty bread to sop it up. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 872.9, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.2
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Look for grass-fed beef, fresh vegetables, and a good quality Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Sear the filet mignon properly: Searing the filet mignon properly will create a delicious crust and help to keep the meat juicy. Make sure to use a hot skillet and sear the meat for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Let the filet mignon rest before slicing: Allowing the filet mignon to rest before slicing will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.
- Make sure the demi-glace is flavorful: The demi-glace is a key component of this dish, so make sure it is flavorful. Use a good quality beef stock and red wine, and simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the filet mignon with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
This Filet Mignon with Cabernet Peppercorn Demi-Glace is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your steak turns out perfectly cooked and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a special meal to impress your friends or family, give this recipe a try.
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