Filet Mignon

Yield

Makes 2

Ingredients

• 2 filets
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons dried black cherries
• 0.25 cups medium walnut pieces
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 0.25 cups dry red wine
• 0.5 cups demi-glace

Rub

• 2 teaspoons dry English mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Combine all rub ingredients.
3. Rub rub on steaks.
4. Heat ovenproof saute pan on stove over medium-high heat until very hot.
5. Add peanut oil to pan.
6. Place both fillets in the pan and sear for about 3 minutes.
7. Turn over and sear for 2 more minutes.
8. Place the pan in the oven for about 5 minutes for medium-rare. Add 1.5 minutes of cooking time for each level of doneness.
9. Remove fillets from the pan and let rest under foil.
10. Place the pan on the stove and heat to medium-high.
11. Add butter, cherries, walnuts and garlic
12. Saute for about 2 minutes.
13. Add red wine and cook until reduced to an essence.
14. Add 0.5 cups of demi-glace
15. Reduce heat to medium-low or to a simmer.
16. Salt and pepper to taste
17. Reduce sauce until ready