Name: Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 filet mignons; coarse salt and very coarsely ground pepper; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 cup red wine; 2 tbsp cold butter; coarse salt

Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon Recipe

How To Make Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon

Enjoy crunchy and spicy bites of pepper in this filet mignon recipe. The meatiness of the beef is on full display with this simple yet impressive recipe.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2filet mignons,about 1½-inch thick
coarse salt and very coarsely ground pepper
2tspolive oil

For Red Wine Sauce (Optional):

1cupred wine
2tbspcold butter
coarse salt

Instructions

Season filets very generously on both sides with salt and pepper (especially pepper), patting in firmly. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high.
Cook the filets for 3 to 5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare or until to desired doneness.
Remove strings from filets, and serve with Red Wine Sauce, if desired.

Red Wine Sauce:

Place wine in a small saucepan; boil until reduced to ¼ cup, for 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; add cut-up butter, and swirl pan until butter is melted and sauce is thickened. Season with coarse salt.