_Sips coffee_ Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a dish that’ll make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests beg for the recipe! Today, I’m sharing my absolute favorite Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction and Garlic Butter Mushrooms. Trust me, this isn’t your average steak dinner – it’s a show-stopper!
Y’all, I’ve made this recipe countless times, and every single time, my husband thinks I’ve secretly enrolled in culinary school (if only he knew how simple it actually is! 😉). The secret? It’s all in the technique and timing, darlings.
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 4 filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
– 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 cup red wine (and one glass for the chef, because why not?)
– 4 tbsp butter
– Fresh thyme
– Salt and pepper
– Olive oil
Okay, honey, let’s get cooking!
First things first, take those steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Trust your girl on this one – room temperature steaks cook more evenly. Season them generously with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy with the seasoning!
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Now, here’s where the magic happens:
1. Heat your cast iron skillet until it’s smoking hot (like your summer playlist 💃)
2. Add olive oil and sear those beautiful steaks for 4-5 minutes each side for medium-rare
3. Remove steaks and let them rest (we all need a little rest sometimes!)
4. In the same pan, add mushrooms and butter
5. Once mushrooms are golden, add garlic and thyme
6. Pour in that wine (the one for the pan, not your glass!) and let it reduce by half
7. Season to taste
The whole process takes about 25 minutes, and honey, it’s worth every second!
Pro tip: I like to serve this with roasted fingerling potatoes and asparagus, but you do you!
Can we talk about how amazing your kitchen is going to smell? The combination of garlic, wine, and steak is better than any candle I’ve ever bought (and I’m a total candle hoarder!).
Y’all, I’d love to hear how this recipe turned out for you! Drop a comment below and let me know if it was as big a hit at your dinner table as it is at mine. And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make you feel like a kitchen queen!
Between us, this is the kind of meal that makes people think you’ve got your life together, even if you’re still wearing yesterday’s yoga pants (no judgment here, sister!). Now go forth and cook up some magic! 💕
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