Smothered Filet Mignon Recipes

SMOTHERED FILET MIGNON

Steps:

• Season steaks with seasoned salt and black pepper, and arrange in a single layer in a large baking dish.
• In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and rosemary.
• Pour mixture over filets, and turn to coat. Marinate for up to 30 minutes.
• While you are marinating the meat, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook onion slices in butter until soft, then stir in sugar. Continue cooking until onions are caramelized. Set aside.
• Preheat grill for high heat on one side, and medium heat on the other side.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the hot side of the grill, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
• When the steaks are almost done, move to the cooler side of the grill.
• Top each filet with a quarter of the caramelized onions and blue cheese. Close the lid, and continue cooking until the cheese is melted.

EASY YET ROMANTIC FILET MIGNON

Steps:

• Place oven rack in its highest position. Set oven to Broil.
• Rub steaks all over with olive oil. Sprinkle with onion powder, then with salt and pepper. Wrap one slice of bacon around each steak, and secure with a toothpick.
• Place steaks onto a broiler pan, and broil for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the steaks over, and sprinkle the tops with shallots. Broil for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the steaks are cooked to your liking.

Z'TEJAS SMOTHERED FILET MIGNON

Steps:

• To prepare Ancho/Anaheim Horseradish:.
• Put olive oil in pan and saute peppers, shallots and garlic over low heat, covered, until soft but not browned.
• Add red wine and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaves, horseradish and simmer 30 minutes.
• In a small jar, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and shake. Add the cornstarch mixture and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water to thicken the sauce. Strain mixture through a fine-sieved colander.
• To prepare steaks:.
• Season steaks with seasoning mixture.
• Grill steaks on both sides or broil to desired doneness.
• While steak is grilling, in a skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons butter, the 2 cups of ancho sauce and the mushrooms until the mushrooms are softened.
• Add cream to mushroom mix and simmer just until warmed.
• Pour mushroom sauce mixture over steaks and serve.