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Filet Mignon with Red Wine

Filet Mignon with Red Wine: Elevate Your Dinner Game

Filet Mignon with Red Wine is a luxurious yet simple dish that elevates your dinner experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filet Mignon
  • 2 pieces Filet Mignon opt for fresh rather than frozen for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) adds aromatic quality to the crust
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential for enhancing the flavor
For the Red Wine Reduction
  • 1 cup Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir) provides depth to the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter use cold butter for a silky texture
For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes creates the fluffiest mash
  • 4 tablespoons Butter improves creaminess
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adds flavor
For the Roasted Root Vegetables
  • 2 cups Root Vegetables (e.g., carrots, parsnips) provide earthy sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil used to enhance flavor and texture

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • pot
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop the root vegetables and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  2. Peel and cube the Yukon gold potatoes, boil in salted water for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then mash with butter, salt, and pepper.
  3. Season the filet mignon with salt, pepper, and herbs, then sear in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the skillet with red wine, reduce for 5-7 minutes until thickened, then stir in cold butter to create a red wine reduction.
  5. Plate creamy mashed potatoes, top with the filet, arrange roasted root vegetables, and drizzle with the red wine reduction.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 50gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Expert tips include using a meat thermometer for perfect doneness, resting the meat after cooking, and preparing sides in advance.

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