"This pan-seared Filet Mignon recipe really and truly is an excellent way to make filet mignon. Every bite is so flavorful with that light mushroom wine cream sauce. Searing the beef makes it melt-in-your mouth tender...."
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 (or regular brown), 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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4 (6-8 oz each) filet mignon (beef tenderloin) steaks (about 1 1/2" thick)
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1/2 cup Merlot wine (or any dry red, drinkable wine)*
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1 1/2 cups beef broth
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 1/4 tsp salt (we use sea salt), divided
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1/2 tsp black pepper, divided