Filet Mignon with Chianti Wine Sauce

Tender filet mignon is seared and finished in a rich Chianti wine sauce with mushrooms, prosciutto, and herbs. This elegant Italian-inspired dish is perfect for entertaining and special occasions.

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 12 min prep and 18 min cook.

Prep: 12 min · Cook: 18 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include filet mignon steaks, prosciutto, chianti wine, beef broth.
• Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
• 80 g prosciutto (chopped)
• 1 cup chianti wine
• 1 cup beef broth
• 200 g white mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the mushrooms for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
3. Add the prosciutto and mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Pour in the beef broth and Chianti wine, then add the butter and parsley, stirring to combine.
5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
6. Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper, then add them to the sauce and cook to your desired doneness.
7. Remove the steaks from the pan, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with additional parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 38 g
• Fat: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 780 mg

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

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