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Pepper-crusted Filet Mignon Recipe


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Ingredients
  • coarse salt .
  • 2 tbsps cold butter, cut up .
  • very fresh coarse ground black pepper .
  • 2 (5-6 oz) filet mignon (about 1 1/2 inches thick) .
  • 2 tsps olive oil .
  • 1 c red wine .
  • coarse salt .
  • red wine sauce

Directions
  • Step #1 Spice up filets very generously on both sides with salt & pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly.
  • Step #2 Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high.
  • Step #3 Cook filets until desired doneness, 3 to 5 mins per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
  • Step #4 Remove strings from filets, & serve this with Red Wine Sauce, if desired.
  • Step #5 Red Wine Sauce Makes 1/3 c 1 c red wine 2 tbsps cold butter, cut up Coarse salt Place 1 c red wine in a small saucepan; boil until reduced to 1/4 c, 8 to 10 mins.
  • Step #6 Remove from heat; add 2 tbsps cold cut-up butter, & swirl pan until butter is melted & sauce is thickened, about 1 min.
  • Step #7 Spice up with coarse salt; serve this with Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon.
  • Enjoy the Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon recipe

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