Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to elevate your dining experience with this mouthwatering Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Garlic Herb Butter and Truffle Mashed Potatoes! Trust me, this recipe will have your family thinking you secretly enrolled in culinary school (don’t worry, your secret’s safe with me! 😉).
Let me tell you, I’ve tried countless recipes, but this one? It’s my go-to when I want to impress guests or just treat myself to something special. Because honestly, who says we need a special occasion to eat like queens and kings?
For the star of the show (serves 4):
– 4 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz each)
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– Fresh thyme and rosemary
– Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
For those heavenly mashed potatoes:
– 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup butter
– 2 teaspoons truffle oil
– Salt and white pepper
Okay, ladies, let’s get cooking! First, take those beautiful steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking (cold meat is NOT our friend here!). While you’re waiting, pour yourself a glass of wine – cooking is more fun with a little vino! 🍷
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Now, let’s get to business:
1. Season those steaks generously with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy – we’re not counting calories tonight!
1. Heat your skillet until it’s smoking hot (like your summer crush 🔥). Add olive oil and place those steaks in carefully.
1. Here’s my secret: 4 minutes each side for medium-rare, adding butter, garlic, and herbs in the last 2 minutes. Baste those babies like your life depends on it!
1. Let them rest for 10 minutes – patience is a virtue, darling!
For the mashed potatoes:
1. Boil those potatoes until fork-tender
2. Mash them with warm cream and butter until silky smooth
3. Finish with truffle oil and seasonings (this is where the magic happens!)
Plate it up by placing a generous dollop of those dreamy mashed potatoes and your perfectly cooked steak on top. Drizzle with that gorgeous garlic herb butter from the pan.
Y’all, when I tell you this dish is life-changing, I mean it! My boyfriend practically proposed after tasting this (kidding… maybe 😏).
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Remember, cooking is all about having fun and adding your own flair. Now go forth and cook up some magic in your kitchen, queens! 👑
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