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Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon

Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 piece to 8 ounces each filet mignon steak
  • 1 tbsp cracked peppercorn
  • 1.5 cup red wine
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (blanched)
  • 2 cup mashed potato (cooked)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle some salt on all sides of the steak then rub the cracked pepper.

  2. Heat a pan then pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil (add some more if needed).

  3. When the oil is hot, pan fry the steak for 3 minutes per side. Note: If the cut is thick, you’ll need to pan fry the sides.

  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  5. Bake the pan fried steak for 6 to 8 minutes.

  6. Transfer the steak to a plate then set aside.

  7. On the same pan where the steaks are fried, add 1 tablespoon olive oil (you can omit this step if there is enough oil in the pan).

  8. Heat the pan and put-in the onions. Cook the onions for 2 to 3 minutes.

  9. Pour-in red wine and simmer until it reduces to half.

  10. Put-in the steak on the pan and let cook for 30 seconds per side.

  11. Turn-heat then transfer the steak to a serving plate.

  12. Pour the red wine sauce on top of the steak.

  13. Serve with blanched asparagus and mashed potatoes.

  14. Share and enjoy!