FILET MIGNON ON CHARRED ONIONS AND ZUCCHINI WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE

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Filet Mignon on Charred Onions and Zucchini with Balsamic Vinegar Sauce image

Provided by Patrick O'Connell

Categories     Beef     Onion     Marinate     Sauté     Low Fat     Vinegar     Zucchini     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Sauce
1 cup plus 2 tbsp red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir)
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, peeled and halved
1 tbsp butter, cut into 2 pieces
Meat and vegetables
4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced 3/4 inch thick
4 trimmed filets mignons (4 oz each) or top-round steaks (use organic meat, if possible)

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • In a saucepan, cook wine, vinegar, and shallot over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from heat; discard shallot. Whisk in butter, one piece at a time. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For meat and vegetables:
  • Place a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tsp oil. Place onion in skillet and cook until lightly charred on each side but not blackened.Transfer to paper towels. Season zucchini with salt and pepper. Return skillet to high heat. When very hot, add 1 tsp oil and sear zucchini until brown on each side. Transfer to paper towels. Brush meat with remaining 2 tsp oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return skillet to high heat. When skillet is very hot, sear meat 2 minutes on each side (for rare) or to taste. Arrange 3 zucchini ovals on each of 4 warm plates. Place 3 or 4 onion rings over zucchini. Put a filet on top of onion. Spoon 2 tbsp sauce around each filet, top with a few more onion rings and serve.

Viviana Person
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This dish is a special occasion favorite in my house. It's always a hit and I always get compliments on it.


Sad Khan
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This is my go-to recipe for filet mignon. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are even good!


BD CB᭄Gᴀᴍᴇʀ࿐YT
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The filet mignon is always cooked perfectly and the charred onions and zucchini are a great addition. The balsamic vinegar sauce is also very good.


Ziaulislam Khan
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the charred onions and zucchini were a great addition. The balsamic vinegar sauce was also very good.


Stephen Madu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the charred onions and zucchini were a great addition. The balsamic vinegar sauce was also very good.


Tasil1912
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the charred onions and zucchini were a great addition. The balsamic vinegar sauce was also very good.


Panagiotis Ourabi
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I highly recommend this recipe. The filet mignon was tender and juicy, and the charred onions and zucchini were a great addition. The balsamic vinegar sauce was also very good.


Emma emma Vip
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This dish was amazing! The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the charred onions and zucchini were so flavorful. The balsamic vinegar sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


__Honey_Lemon__
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I love this recipe! The filet mignon is always cooked perfectly and the charred onions and zucchini are delicious. The balsamic vinegar sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Mastar Momin
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This recipe is a keeper! The filet mignon was so tender and flavorful, and the charred onions and zucchini were the perfect accompaniment. The balsamic vinegar sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Evelyn Rodriguez
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! The steak was cooked to perfection and the charred onions and zucchini were delicious. The balsamic vinegar sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Baidoo Samuel
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The combination of flavors in this dish was incredible. The charred onions and zucchini had a nice smoky flavor, and the balsamic vinegar sauce was tangy and sweet. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and was very tender.


Bainot Danawan
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This filet mignon dish was an absolute delight! The charred onions and zucchini added a smoky, caramelized flavor that perfectly complemented the tender, juicy steak. The balsamic vinegar sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a tangy sweetnes