Steak purists might tell you that a properly cooked filet doesn't need anything in the way of toppings, but they probably haven't tried this fiery jalapeno...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Mignon
One of the most tender (if not THE most tender) cut of beef. The filet is cut from the tenderloin and is very lean. It should be cooked carefully so as not to dry out. It is often wrapped in bacon for this reason.
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Filet Mignon with Red Jalapeno Pepper Sauce
Steak Au Poivre
Tender cuts of steak are pan-seared with a black pepper crust and served with a rich cognac sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filetto alla Piemontese (Filet Mignon Piedmont-Style)
Made with white Italian truffles, whipping cream, white bread, butter, anchovy paste, olive oil, filet mignon steaks, salt, black pepper, Marsala...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Mignon With Peppercorn Brandy Sauce
Made with filet mignons, black peppercorns, white peppercorns, olive oil, shallots, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, beef stock, brandy, fresh thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bally's Filet Mignon With Bordeaux Butter
Made with salt, unsalted butter, sugar, fresh basil, shallots, fresh thyme, white pepper, Bordeaux wine, filets mignon
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Filet Mignon with Merlot Cream Sauce
Made with whipping cream, merlot wine, butter, olive oil, beef filet mignon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brennan's Marinated Filet Mignon
Made with mushrooms, bacon, salt and pepper, black peppercorns, bay leaves, allspice, cloves, brandy, Burgundy wine
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
Made with olive oil, center-cut filets mignons, butter, fresh parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt and ground black pepper, bacon
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Filet With Prosciutto And Sage Beurre Blanc
Made with champagne vinegar, shallot, heavy cream, butter, sage, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, asparagus
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Arnaud's Filet Mignon au Poivre
Made with watercress, filets mignon, black pepper, clarified butter, salt, oil, brandy, heavy cream, demi-glace
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Mignon
Made with seasonings, onion, fresh white mushrooms, oil or butter, sweet vermouth or sherry, garlic, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, pan drippings
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon With Blue-Cheese Chive Butter
Made with chives, salt, mild blue cheese, black peppercorns, olive oil, kosher salt, center-cut filets mignon, unsalted butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sauteed Filet Mignon with Portobello Mushroom Sauce
Made with flour, worcestershire sauce, filet mignon, steak seasoning, olive oil, butter or margarine, portabella mushrooms, garlic, balsamic vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Carne Asada With Guacamole and Refried Beans
Made with corn oil, corn tortilla, hass avocados, onion, tomato, cilantro, salt
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Filet Mignon Steaks With Merlot Sauce And Wild Mushrooms
Made with dried thyme, black peppercorns, veal stock, or a combination of beef and chicken stock, Filet Mignon steaks, 8 ounces each, salt...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Vietnamese Beef Tenderloin In Caramelized Sugar
Made with black pepper, onion, filets mignon, sugar, nam pla
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Z'Tejas' Smothered Filet Mignon
Made with garlic, shallots, dried thyme, beef stock, red wine, olive oil, bay leaves, horseradish, cornstarch
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mr. Eddie's Special (Mississippi) Filet Mignon & Shrimp
Made with brandy, filet mignon, butter or margarine, shrimp, green onion, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Mignon In Porcini Mushroom Sauce
Made with heavy cream, Dijon mustard, brandy, olive oil, porcini mushrooms, shallots, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, filet mignon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Mignon Chesapeake
Made with black pepper, butter, bacon, filet mignons, fresh oysters
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Filet Mignon with Horseradish Salsa
Made with tomatoes, fresh parsley, red onion, prepared horseradish, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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