Dinner for 2
Filet Mignon with Herb Butter
$20.34for 445 minServes 2
Thick filet mignon steaks are seared, finished with garlic-thyme butter, and cooked until they reach a safe temperature.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Beef steak (sirloin, 1 lb$8.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $8.99Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.11Typical price |
 | Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $0.80Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.17 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinDinners
Typical price
$5.09 per serving$20.34 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 1 1/2 ” thick filet mignon steaks
- 1 1/2 cloves garlic
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and season the steaks with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the steaks for 3 minutes per side.
- Add the butter, garlic, and thyme to the skillet, then spoon the melted butter over the steaks for 1 minute.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8 to 12 minutes, until the steaks reach 145 F.
- Rest the steaks for 5 minutes before serving.
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