Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze

Red wine and balsamic vinegar make a rich sauce for filet mignon medallions. Try this easy recipe for a quick and elegant dinner for two. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup dry red wine
• 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sprinkle both sides of steaks with pepper and salt.

Step 2

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks in the hot pan until browned, about 1 minute per side.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Flip steaks and baste with sauce; cover and cook for 4 minutes longer.

Step 4

Remove steaks to two warmed plates. Spoon a tablespoon of glaze over each steak and serve immediately.