PEPPER-CRUSTED FILET MIGNON

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Make and share this Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katreasanchez

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (5 -6 ounce) filet mignon (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
coarse salt
very fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup red wine
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
coarse salt

Steps:

  • Season filets very generously on both sides with salt and pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Cook filets until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare.
  • Remove strings from filets, and serve with Red Wine Sauce, if desired.
  • Red Wine Sauce
  • Makes 1/3 cup
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
  • Coarse salt
  • Place 1 cup red wine in a small saucepan; boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; add 2 tablespoons cold cut-up butter, and swirl pan until butter is melted and sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Season with coarse salt; serve with Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon.

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