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filet mignon w/ cheese/pancetta compound "butter"

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Private Recipe by
Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)
Cullowhee, NC

Not My Mama's Meals

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For filet mignon w/ cheese/pancetta compound "butter"

  • 2 oz
    goat cheese, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp
    sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 5 lg
    basil leaves, fresh, chopped
  • STEAKS:
  • 1 lb
    beef tenderloin/filet mignon roast, cut into 4 - 4 oz steaks
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt & pepper
  • 2 oz
    pancetta, diced (1/4
  • 1
    shallot, chopped finely
  • 1/2 c
    red wine (cabernet sauvignon)

How To Make filet mignon w/ cheese/pancetta compound "butter"

  • 1
    COMPOUND "BUTTER": Mix together the goat cheese, sundried tomatoes & basil in a small bowl. Sprinkle the steaks with the salt & pepper & set aside.
  • 2
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta & cook until crispy & then remove with a slotted spoon & set aside. Place the steaks into the hot pan with the pancetta drippings & cook until desired doneness, 3 - 4 minutes per side. Remove the steaks & let rest.
  • 3
    PAN SAUCE: Return the pancetta to the skillet with the shallots & increase the heat to medium high. Deglaze the pan with the red wine & scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat & let the sauce simmer until slightly reduced.
  • 4
    Serve the steaks topped with the goat cheese mixture & pan sauce.
  • 5
    Nutrition Info (Per Serving): Calories: 390 Total Fat: 29 grams
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