Filet Mignon With Bordelaise Sauce

This elegant filet mignon is paired with a rich bordelaise sauce made from red wine and shallots, creating a luxurious dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include olive oil, butter, red wine, beef stock.
• Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 medium shallots (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
• 4 pieces filet mignon (about 6 oz each)
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the filet mignon pieces with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the filet mignon for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
5. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
6. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the steaks to a plate to rest.
7. In the same skillet, add the chopped shallots and sauté until translucent.
8. Pour in the red wine and beef stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
9. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
10. Whisk in the butter until melted and combined, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve the filet mignon topped with the Bordelaise sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 40 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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