Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Filet Mignon with Sweet Balsamic Reduction, an exquisite dish that combines the tender decadence of filet mignon with a luscious sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. This luxurious entrée is perfect for a special occasion or an intimate dinner, and is sure to impress your taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. Accompanying this main course are three delectable recipes: a velvety Garlic Mashed Potatoes that provides a creamy and comforting base, a vibrant Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan that adds a touch of freshness, and a rich and flavorful Red Wine Jus that elevates the steak to new heights. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PORT WINE BALSAMIC FILET MIGNON
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
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.
FILET MIGNON WITH BALSAMIC SYRUP AND GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 28m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
FILET MIGNON WITH RICH BALSAMIC GLAZE
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
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
SWEET BALSAMIC REDUCTION
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 SKEWERS WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION
Make and share this Filet Mignon Skewers With Balsamic Reduction recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Steak
Time 33m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the skewers in water to cover for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. When it foams add the shallots and saute until translucent, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high and add the wine. Cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and continue cooking until reduced to about a third, about 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and set aside. (If making ahead, let the reduction cool, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add the 1/2 teaspoon butter and reheat gently over medium heat.).
- Preheat the broiler. Cut the filet mignon into 1-inch cubes. You should have about 24 cubes. Transfer the cubes to a bowl, pour the reduction over them, and turn to coat. Drain the skewers and thread 3 cubes of beef onto each skewer. Arrange the skewers on a broiler pan, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon each sea salt and pepper.
- Place in the broiler about 6 inches from the heat source and broil until just browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and broil until just browned on the second side, about 2 minutes for medium-rare or 3 minutes for medium. Transfer to a platter, garnish with the rosemary and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 87.2, Sodium 493.4, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 20.8
FILET MIGNON WITH CHERRY-BALSAMIC REDUCTION
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
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
FILET MIGNON AND BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES
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
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
FILETS MIGNONS WITH SWEET BALSAMIC REDUCTION
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.
Tips:
- For the perfect medium-rare filet mignon, cook it for 4-5 minutes per side in a hot skillet.
- Baste the steak with butter and herbs during cooking to add extra flavor.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar for the reduction. A thick, syrupy consistency is ideal.
- Reduce the balsamic vinegar until it has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Serve the filet mignon with the balsamic reduction spooned on top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Filets Mignons with Sweet Balsamic Reduction is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The steak is cooked to perfection and the balsamic reduction is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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