Best 7 Filets Mignons With Sweet Balsamic Reduction Recipes

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Filet mignon, a luxurious cut of beef known for its tenderness and rich flavor, pairs perfectly with the sweetness of balsamic reduction. This exquisite dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering filet mignon with sweet balsamic reduction that will elevate your culinary skills and leave your dinner guests in awe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FILET MIGNON WITH RICH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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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

2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup dry red wine

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 GOAT CHEESE AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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filet mignon is my favorite cut of beef, and i travel to philadelphia's italian market to a butcher who knows how to cut it right. this is yet another easy way to serve this delectable steak, from food network.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Steak

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter
6 (5 ounce) filet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • Boil the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Transfer the steaks to a baking sheet.
  • Crumble the cheese over the steaks and broil just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.
  • Transfer the steaks to plates. Drizzle the balsamic sauce around the steaks and serve.

FILETS MIGNONS WITH SWEET BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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Categories     Sauce     Side     Steak

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 4- to 6-ounce filet mignon steaks
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sweet Balsamic Reduction (page 165)

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the filets with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the steaks and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  • Arrange the filets on 4 individual plates or on a serving platter. Drizzle the sauce over each filet and serve.
  • from aunt elsa's kitchen
  • Red meat tastes best when cooked to medium-rare, which means the interior of the meat is warm and very red and juicy.

FILET MIGNON WITH CHERRY-BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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While visiting Los Angeles, I found this recipe on a card that you can pick up at the local grocers. This particular combination of meat and fruit had me intrigued so I brought it back for use at some later point. Filet mignon is pricey so this is certainly a special occasion food. Planning to serve it with roasted potatoes and maybe some nice asparagus.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Cherries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 shallots, chopped finely
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine (shiraz or zinfandel)
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons cherry preserves
1 cup frozen dark cherries, thawed
4 (5 ounce) filet mignon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a small heavy metal or ceramic saucepan. Add shallots and cook until they are soft and wilted, not browned (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the wine, preserves, vinegar and cherries. Increase the heat to bring the sauce to a light boil, stirring occasionally. Let the sauce reduce to half the original amount (about 10-12 minutes). It should get thick and syrupy.
  • When the sauce is almost done, preheat broiler. Pat steaks dry and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the steaks. Broil to the desired level of doneness.
  • For rare steaks: cook 2 1/2 minutes per side; for medium rare, cook 3 minutes per side; for medium, cook 3 1/2 minutes per side; for medium well, 4 minutes per side.
  • To serve, serve steaks on a serving platter and sauce on the side. Or you can spoon sauce over each steak served on individual plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.4, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 99.2, Sodium 147.6, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 26.5

SWEET BALSAMIC REDUCTION



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Categories     Vinegar     Simmer

Yield makes 3 to 4 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup good-quality balsamic vinegar
5 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, place the balsamic vinegar and the sugar. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the vinegar is reduced to 3 to 4 tablespoons, is the consistency of warmed honey, and has a rich, caramelized sweet-tart flavor, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

FILET MIGNON AND BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES



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Also great for barbecues! The succulent meat together with this summer fruit complement each other surprising well! A great idea for something new. Serve steaks over mashed potatoes.

Provided by cdagirl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Filet Mignon Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups strawberries, sliced
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6 ounce) filet mignon (beef tenderloin)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chilled butter
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl, and allow to sit for 1 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe, heavy steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper on both sides, gently place in the hot skillet, and sear each side until well-browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer the steaks to a platter, and tent with foil to rest.
  • Pour steak juices from the skillet into a small saucepan. Strain the strawberries and discard the liquid. Add the strawberries to the steak juices, bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat, and melt the butter into the sauce, tilting the pan several times to gently incorporate the butter into the sauce. Serve each fillet topped with about 1/2 cup of strawberries and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 127.3 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

PORT WINE BALSAMIC FILET MIGNON



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Years ago, I studied abroad in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. During my 6 months in Tuscany I didn't have one bad meal--even the gas station food was something special. One evening my friend and I decided to treat ourselves to a beautiful steak dinner (on our parents' dime might I add, "Thanks, Mom!"). When the filet mignon came to the table it was covered in a sauce so dark, thick and luscious it almost looked like dark chocolate. Maybe it was the vino I was drinking but after the first bite I cried, I actually cried. The flavors were everything I wanted in a dish--the perfect balance of buttery, acidic, sweet, savory and umami. It was in that moment that I knew I had to recreate this dish at home. After some research and several taste tests, I got it! Now this dish has become one of my husband's favorites and we enjoy it together every Valentine's Day. It's the perfect date night meal you are sure to enjoy!

Provided by Danielle Sepsy

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups ruby port
1/2 cup dry white wine
Two 8-ounce pieces filet mignon (tenderloin steak)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons quality balsamic vinegar
Microgreens, for serving
1 bunch very thin asparagus, tough ends removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the port and white wine to a boil in a medium saucepan, lower the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced to 2/3 cup.
  • Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and lightly dust with flour on both sides. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. When the oil is hot, add the steaks to the skillet and top them with a few sprigs of thyme (just to get the essence). Cook for 4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your liking (see Cook's Note).
  • Remove the steaks from the pan and set them aside on a plate to rest. Remove the thyme and discard. Add the wine reduction to the same skillet (do not clean the skillet) and bring to a simmer over medium heat, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the steak and garnish with microgreens.
  • For the grilled asparagus: Toss the asparagus with 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice from 1/2 a lemon and some salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, grill the asparagus, turning occasionally, until it is tender and lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Season with more salt and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with the steak.

Tips:

  • For the perfect medium-rare filet mignon, cook it to an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C).
  • To make the balsamic reduction, use a high-quality balsamic vinegar. The better the vinegar, the better the reduction will be.
  • Reduce the balsamic vinegar slowly over low heat. This will help to prevent it from burning.
  • Once the balsamic reduction has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using.
  • Serve the filet mignon with the balsamic reduction immediately. The reduction will thicken as it cools, so it's best to serve it while it's still warm.

Conclusion:

Filet mignon with sweet balsamic reduction is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the balsamic reduction adds a rich and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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