"This pan-seared Filet Mignon recipe really is our go to recipe for filet mignon. Searing makes it melt-in-your mouth tender and every bite is so flavorful in that mushroom wine cream sauce. Watch the video tutorial on how to cook the best beef tenderloin. This is 'fancy restaurant' quality without the insane price tag...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
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2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
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16 oz baby bella mushrooms (thickly sliced)
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1 small onion (finely diced)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 Tbsp fresh thyme (minced (or 1 tsp dry thyme))
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24 oz filet mignon (beef tenderloin) steaks (6-8 oz each, about 1 1/2" thick)
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1/2 cup Merlot wine (or any dry red wine)
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1 1/2 cups beef broth
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1 1/4 tsp sea salt (we use sea salt, divided)
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1/2 tsp black pepper (divided)