FILET MIGNON IN PUFF PASTRY

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I just love to have a nice, quiet, romantic Valentine's Day dinner at home with my wonderful husband. This is what I make us every year. It's gorgeous, very easy and is so much nicer than eating out.-Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 garlic clove, minced
2 slices Muenster cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place steaks on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with pepper; top with butter. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly; refrigerate until chilled., Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry into a 14x9-1/2-in. rectangle. Cut out two 7-in. squares, reserving scraps. , Rub steaks with garlic and top with cheese; place steaks, cheese side down, in the center of each pastry square. Lightly brush pastry edges with egg. Bring opposite corners of pastry over steaks; pinch seams to seal tightly. Place seam side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut small slits in top of pastry; brush with egg., Using lightly floured small cookie cutters, cut out shapes from reserved pastry. Arrange over wrapped steaks; brush shapes with egg., Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1135 calories, Fat 70g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 54g protein.

Adhara Bustamante
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The beef was cooked perfectly and the pastry was flaky and delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Dare Leigh
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I love this recipe! The beef is always cooked perfectly and the pastry is always flaky and golden brown. It's a really impressive dish to serve to guests.


Ikpokpo Dominion
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I would definitely make this again.


DB EditZ • 2.2M views • 1d ago
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The beef was cooked to perfection and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Mughal YT
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This dish was amazing! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.


Chaminda Nishantha
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef was cooked to perfection and the puff pastry was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ray Man
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I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success. The beef was tender and juicy and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. Everyone loved it!


Mr. murungi Joel Kagaba
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the puff pastry was flaky and delicious.


Lulzim Kola
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I would recommend using a good quality puff pastry dough, as it makes a big difference in the final product.


gagoz kui
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. The beef is always tender and juicy, and the pastry is always flaky and golden brown. It's a really impressive dish to serve to guests.


nadeem soomro
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This filet mignon in puff pastry recipe was a hit with my family! The beef was cooked to perfection and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.