Smothered Filet Mignon

The filet mignon marinates in a mixture of balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard while you are heating the grill and cooking the onions, and can be made in under an hour. Serve with some mashed garlic red potatoes and sweetened green beans for a fabulous special occasion meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 590 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• seasoned salt to taste
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• cracked black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
• 2 cups onion slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season steaks with seasoned salt and black pepper, and arrange in a single layer in a large baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and rosemary. Pour mixture over filets, and turn to coat. Marinate for up to 30 minutes.

Step 2

While you are marinating the meat, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion slices in butter until soft, then stir in sugar. Continue cooking until onions are caramelized. Set aside.

Step 3

Preheat grill for high heat on one side, and medium heat on the other side.

Step 4

Lightly oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the hot side of the grill, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once. When the steaks are almost done, move to the cooler side of the grill. Top each filet with a quarter of the caramelized onions and blue cheese. Close the lid, and continue cooking until the cheese is melted.