Pan Seared Filet Mignon

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 536kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef tenderloin steaks 4oz portions
  • 1 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning or your desired steak seasoning rub
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic whole
  • 8 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 4 slices Crusty bread

Red wine reduction

  • 1 cup Red wine merlot or cabernet
  • 1 tsp Shallot
  • 2 tsp Butter

Instructions

  • Season the steaks generously on both sides with steak seasoning and salt.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or heavy bottom non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil.
  • Place the steak into the pan and sear well on all sides to get a nice char. Once nicely charred lower the heat as needed so the steak cooks without burning the outside.
  • Continue cooking the steaks for a few minutes, add in the butter, garlic, and thyme. Use a spoon to baste them over the top with the butter until they reach your desired temperature using a thermometer (see below). If desiring more than medium doneness it is recommended to finish the steak in a 350°F oven so that the outside doesn't burn.
  • Remove the steak from the heat and allow to rest.
  • In the same pan over medium heat add the wine and shallots. Bring to a simmer and reduce in volume by half (this will sweeten the wine). Stir in the butter 1/4 at a time until the sauce is smooth and creamy consistency. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
  • Spoon the sauce over the steak, serve with bread.
  • optional: Serve the meal with wine if desired

Notes

Steak Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 160 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 841IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 5mg

Pan Seared Filet Mignon

No ratings yet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 536 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Beef tenderloin steaks 4oz portions
  • 1 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning or your desired steak seasoning rub
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic whole
  • 8 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 4 slices Crusty bread

Red wine reduction

  • 1 cup Red wine merlot or cabernet
  • 1 tsp Shallot
  • 2 tsp Butter

Instructions
 

  • Season the steaks generously on both sides with steak seasoning and salt.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or heavy bottom non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil.
  • Place the steak into the pan and sear well on all sides to get a nice char. Once nicely charred lower the heat as needed so the steak cooks without burning the outside.
  • Continue cooking the steaks for a few minutes, add in the butter, garlic, and thyme. Use a spoon to baste them over the top with the butter until they reach your desired temperature using a thermometer (see below). If desiring more than medium doneness it is recommended to finish the steak in a 350°F oven so that the outside doesn't burn.
  • Remove the steak from the heat and allow to rest.
  • In the same pan over medium heat add the wine and shallots. Bring to a simmer and reduce in volume by half (this will sweeten the wine). Stir in the butter 1/4 at a time until the sauce is smooth and creamy consistency. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer.
  • Spoon the sauce over the steak, serve with bread.
  • optional: Serve the meal with wine if desired

Notes

Steak Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 160 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 841IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 5mg
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