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

Shamal khan
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This dish is a showstopper! The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the cherry balsamic reduction was the perfect finishing touch. Everyone loved it!


Ryu Kyudan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the cherry balsamic reduction was delicious. Will definitely make this again!


Zidi Jani
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This recipe is a keeper! The filet mignon was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the cherry balsamic reduction was bursting with flavor. Highly recommend!


Mahboob Ali Ali
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Amazing dish! The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the cherry balsamic reduction was out of this world. Will definitely make this again.


Md Badshia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always comes out delicious. The filet mignon is always tender and juicy, and the cherry balsamic reduction is divine. Highly recommend!


Aleena Joseph
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The filet mignon was cooked perfectly, and the cherry balsamic reduction was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. This dish was a real winner!


Andre Elson
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. The cherry balsamic reduction really made the dish. Will definitely make this again!


Noor Kakar
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The filet mignon was juicy and tender, and the cherry balsamic reduction added a delicious sweet and tangy flavor. Would highly recommend this recipe!


MD Ahadul Islam Rajon
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Wow, this recipe was a hit! Everyone raved about the filet mignon and the cherry balsamic reduction was to die for. Will definitely make this again.


Imran Hossan
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This dish turned out amazing! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the cherry balsamic reduction was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again soon.