Pan-Seared Filet Mignon

This Pan-Seared Filet Mignon is restaurant-caliber dining in the comfort of your own home. A perfect romantic dinner!

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Why Make This? • Elegant and romantic • Classic French bistro meal • Delicious red wine sauce

Only 7 Ingredients: Filet mignon, garlic, shallots, red wine, dijon mustard, thyme, and butter.

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Finely chop shallots and cut 2 tablespoons of butter into small chunks.

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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks until browned on the bottom, then flip.

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When steaks are cooked to your liking with both sides seared, remove and set aside.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet, then sauté shallots until lightly browned.

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Add 1 cup red wine, 1 teaspoon mustard, thyme sprig, and crushed garlic and simmer until slightly thickened.

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Remove thyme and garlic, then gradually whisk in chilled butter cubes. Season with salt and pepper.

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Serve steaks drizzled with red wine sauce. The perfect steak dinner!

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