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Do you need an excuse to open a lovely Cabernet on a fall day?

November 7 by Priscilla Leave a Comment

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Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce


Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce* Simple

* One Skillet

4 T. butter (divided use)

4 filet mignon steaks

1/3 cup chopped shallot (optional)

2/3 c. Cabernet Sauvignon

1 T. drained capers

1 T. Dijon mustard

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steaks to 4 plates. Tent with foil.

Melt 1 T. butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add wine, capers and mustard; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons. Add salt & Pepper to taste. Spoon over steaks.  Serve immediately with sauteed carrots and potato wedges or a salad of romaine wedges with blue cheese dressing,

4 servings

Kid tip:  serve the sauce on the side, sprinkle brown sugar on the carrots.

Notes: Always start with good quality ingredients.

Filets Seasoned

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