Tag: filet mignon

Filet Mignon with Pomegranate-Pinot Reduction


I admit it… I thoroughly enjoy a quality filet every now and again, and when paired with a fine red wine, it’s one of my favorite meals. I came across this recipe from Cooking Light, and after reading the rave reviews, I just had to try it. I’m not a huge fan of plain pomegranate juice, but knew when mixed with the other ingredients, it would yield an amazing sauce. And I was right! You can serve this dish with a small side salad or greens, and roasted potatoes, a sweet potato (or yam), my delicious cheese grits, or your favorite side. Don’t be weary of cooking the beef in a skillet… it came out excellent, but feel free to grill or broil your filet.

Ingredients

  • 4 (4-oz.) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed
  • 3/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp minced shallots
  • 1/3 cup pinot noir or burgundy wine
  • 1/3 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • 1 1/2 tbsp chilled butter, cut into small pieces (you can omit the butter if you desire)

Directions

  1. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle steaks evenly with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
  4. Remove steaks from pan; keep warm. (I wrap them up in aluminum foil)
  5. Add shallots to pan; sauté 30 seconds.
  6. Add remaining 1/4 tsp pepper, wine, juice, broth, and thyme sprig; bring to a boil.
  7. Cook 7 minutes or until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
  8. Remove from heat; discard thyme sprig.
  9. Add butter to sauce, stirring until butter melts.
  10. Serve sauce with steaks.

Source: Cooking Light

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Glazed Beef Tenderloin (with Herbed New Potatoes)


This is, by far, my favorite recipe for beef tenderloin (filet mignon) that I’ve been making for years. The marinade is extremely simple, yet so very tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup steak sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic or 1 tbsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 4 beef tenderloin steaks, about 1 inch thick
  • 8 small new potatoes (1 lb), cut lengthwise in half
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix steak sauce, brown sugar & garlic; reserve 2 tablespoons sauce.
  2. Add beef to remaining sauce (about 1/4 cup); turn to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate, turning beef 2 or 3 times, at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  4. Heat gas or charcoal grill.
  5. In 2-quart microwavable casserole, place potatoes and water; cover.
  6. Microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
  7. Place potatoes on sheet of heavy-duty foil.
  8. Spray potatoes with cooking spray; sprinkle with rosemary, thyme and paprika. Wrap securely in foil.
  9. When grill is heated, place beef and packet of potatoes on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill.
  10. Cook 7 minutes. Turn beef and potatoes; brush reserved sauce over beef. Cover and grill about 6 to 8 minutes longer for medium beef doneness; remove from heat.
  11. Sprinkle salt and pepper over potatoes.