Tender Filet Mignon Cooked in Delectable Wild Mushroom Gravy

Tender Filet Mignon Cooked in Delectable Wild Mushroom Gravy

Title: Savor the Luxury: Filet Mignon with Stunning Wild Mushroom Sauce

Quick Prep: Filet Mignon with Exquisite Mushroom Pan Sauce

Serves: 2

Cooking Level: Approximately MediumTotal Time: ~30 minutesActive Time: ~20 minutes

Required Components:

• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (½ stick)
• Approx. 2 cups of wild mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 2 thinly sliced shallots
• A generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 succulent filet mignon steaks (6-8 ounces each; around 1 ½ inches thick)
• A glug of olive oil
• ½ cup of a robust, full-bodied red wine

Directions:

1. Remove the steaks from their chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
2. While the steaks prepare for their outing, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sizzling pan. Add the mushrooms and shallots, together with a dash of salt, and sauté until they become golden and tender, about 7 minutes. Set aside for later.
3. Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Dab the steaks dry with paper towels, then generously season with salt and pepper. Heat a substantial cast-iron pan over high heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Once the pan is scorching hot, pour in the olive oil and the steaks, taking care not to crowd them. Sear for around 4 minutes on one side. Flip and continue searing for another 2 minutes, then transfer the steaks into your preheated oven.
5. Cook the steaks in the oven until they reach your desired doneness, roughly 5 minutes for a rare piece (120°F / 50°C internal temperature), or 7-8 minutes for medium-rare (130°F / 54°C). After removing the steaks, wrap them tightly in aluminum foil and rest for 5-10 minutes while you craft the perfect sauce.
6. Return the fabulous mushroom mixture to your trusty pan. Pour in the red wine and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Drop in the remaining butter and swirl the pan gently to incorporate it into the sauce.
7. Your dearly desired dinner is served! Serve the mouthwatering filets with the delectable mushroom sauce artfully drizzled on top.

Note: If extra flavor is desired, consider using a mixture of wild mushrooms such as chanterelles, oyster, and shiitakes, and adding a touch of cognac or sherry while deglazing the pan.

1. This recipe yields 2 servings of Filet Mignon with Stunning Wild Mushroom Sauce, requiring approximately 30 minutes of total time and around 20 minutes of active preparation.
2. The Filet Mignon steaks, each around 6-8 ounces and 1 ½ inches thick, are seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper before being seared in a hot cast-iron pan with tablespoons of unsalted butter and olive oil.
3. The exquisite Wild Mushroom Pan Sauce is prepared using nutrition-packed ingredients like wild mushrooms, shallots, butter, and red wine, which are combined to create a rich and flavorful drizzle that perfectly complements the tender Filet Mignon steaks.

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