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Wagyu Filet Mignon: Shallot & Red Wine Sauce

Time Estimate: 45 minutes

Difficulty: 4/5

Ingredients:

Red Wine Sauce:

2 shallots, finely chopped, ½ cup red wine, 1 cup beef stock, 40g cold, unsalted butter

Filet Mignon:

Two 6oz Filets, Drizzle olive oil, Salt & pepper, 1 to 2 tsp vegetable oil, Mesclun salad, washed

Description

Ever had a steak taste so good that it had your eyes rolled back in pleasure? With the marbling and tenderness on our Filet’s you can expect to experience euphoria. Follow step-by-step as we show you how to maximize the flavor of our beef.

Step 1: Salad

  • Chop a portion of your favorite veggies
  • Drizzle with olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste
  • Serve with cooked steak

Step 2: Filet Mignon Preparation

  • Let 2 6oz Filets come to room temperature
  • Season both sides with salt and pepper
  • Heat pan over medium-high heat
  • When the pan is hot add in 1 to 2 tsp of vegetable oil

Step 3: Sear Filet

  • At the first site of smoke, place steaks in pan and reduce heat to medium
  • Flip steaks every 1 minute until they are cooked to your preferred doneness (115℉ medium rare)
  • Lightly sear the sides of the steak and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes

Step 4: Shallot & Red Wine Sauce

  • Add knob of butter into a pan over medium heat
  • Stir in shallots and cook until light brown
  • Deglaze with red wine and reduce it by 2/3rds
  • Add in beef stock and any juices from resting steaks
  • Reduce again until sauce coats the back of a spoon
  • Season with salt & pepper for taste
  • Spoon sauce over steaks and enjoy!