Dinner for 2
Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce
Beef filets sear in a skillet, finish in the oven, and pair with a quick red wine and balsamic sauce.
$32.75for 4 servings
$8.19 per serving$32.75 for 4
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- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $13.98Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.33Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.37 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 8-10 ounce tenderloin beef filets
- 1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- chopped parsley or rosemary garnish (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and season the filets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the filets for 3 minutes per side.
- Add the rosemary and garlic, then transfer the skillet to the oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until the beef reaches 145 F.
- Move the filets to a plate and rest them for 5 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium heat, add the wine, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the butter, then spoon the sauce over the filets.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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