MERLOT FILET MIGNON

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Although this is a simple recipe, the filet is rich and elegant enough for a special occasion. Add a salad and rolls, and dinner is done! -Jauneen Hosking, Waterford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 beef tenderloin steaks (8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup merlot
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook steaks in 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Add the cream, salt and remaining butter; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and butter is melted, 1-2 minutes. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 43g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 49g protein.

Tashlen Ganesan
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was easy to make and turned out delicious.


Ramdevi Shrestha
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This was the best filet mignon I've ever had. The merlot sauce was perfect.


Allen Hawk
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The merlot sauce is especially delicious.


Kk Knox
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This dish was amazing! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the merlot sauce was to die for.


Technical kamla
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The merlot sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but the rest of the dish was perfect.


Patrick Pascaud
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Tobias Otieno
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This was my first time cooking filet mignon and it turned out great! The merlot sauce was the perfect complement.


Ibe Francis
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I wasn't sure about the merlot sauce, but it was actually really good. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly.


Mdshipon Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and turned out harika!


RevMax Support
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The merlot sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the filet mignon was cooked to perfection.


raja tanveer
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This was an amazing dish! The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the merlot sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.