To me – when I think of the holidays, I think of
beef. I’ll show you how to make a fresh filet
recipe that is sure to impress your guests. It’s
a simple dish that will leave you enough time to celebrate with
your friends and family without compromising
taste. Happy Holidays!
Filet Mignon with Tarragon-Black Pepper
Sauce
(Serves 4)
Tarragon-Black Pepper Sauce
Ingredients:
*
¾ cup Hellmann’s
mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoons white
wine vinegar
* 1 small shallot,
finely chopped
* 2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh
tarragon
* 1 teaspoon coarsely
ground black pepper
* 1
teaspoon kosher salt
* 2 tablespoons canola
oil
Directions:
(1.) Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Steaks
Ingredients:
*
4 filet mignon, 8 ounces
each
* Kosher salt and
freshly ground black pepper
* 2
tablespoons canola oil
Directions:
(1.) Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
(2.) Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over high heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Place the steaks in the pan and cook until the bottom side is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue cooking until the second side is golden brown and the meat is cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 4 to 5 minutes longer.
(3.) Remove to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve sauce on the side.
TIP: Try rubbing each side of the steaks with ½ garlic clove.
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