Description
This Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter offers a delightful flavor combination and easy preparation. Juicy tenderloin steaks topped with a buttery blue cheese crust make any meal special. Perfect for a quick dinner or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 beef tenderloin, filet mignon steaks (~8 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Transfer the cooked onions to a large mixing bowl and let them cool for 2-3 minutes.
- In the bowl, add the crumbled blue cheese, panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Gently mash the ingredients together with a fork until combined.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over high heat.
- Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Sear the steaks for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Top the steaks with the blue cheese mixture, then transfer them to the oven. Bake for 4 minutes for rare, 5-6 minutes for medium, or longer for well done.
- Allow the steaks to rest for 10 minutes covered with foil before serving.
Notes
Allow the steaks to rest before serving to retain juices.
Adjust cooking time based on desired doneness.
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg