I thought this was delicious, but agree the sauce was thin. The sauteed mushrooms were divine though from the suggested menu.
Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce
Just a touch of soy sauce adds depth and balances the wine reduction sauce in this recipe. Butter renders a supple finish to the filet mignon. Use a fresh parsley sprig to garnish, if you like.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 steak and about 2 tablespoons sauce)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 358
- Calories from fat: 57%
- Fat: 22.5g
- Saturated fat: 9.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 9.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 23.2g
- Carbohydrate: 3.6g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Sodium: 565mg
- Calcium: 32mg
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 4 (4-ounce) filet mignon steaks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup cabernet sauvignon
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons butter
Preparation
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of steaks evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan. Add shallots to pan; sauté 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and soy sauce, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook 1 minute or until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, wine, and broth; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 11 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in butter. Serve with steaks.
Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beef
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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