The BEST Valentineās Day Filet Mignon Dinner āØ Filet Mignon: ā¢ 2 (8oz) filet mignon, 1-inch thick ā¢ 2 teaspoons salt ā¢ 1 teaspoon black pepper ā¢ 1 sprig fresh rosemary ā¢ 4 to 5 whole garlic cloves ā¢ 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter ā¢ 1 tablespoon avocado oil Creamy Mashed Potatoes: ā¢ 1Ā½ pounds yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered ā¢ ā
cup heavy cream (more if needed) ā¢ 4 tablespoons, unsalted butter ā¢ 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Garlicky Baked Asparagus: ā¢ 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed ā¢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced ā¢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ā¢ Ā½ teaspoon salt ā¢ Ā¼ teaspoon black pepper ā¢ 1 teaspoon oil Red Wine Reduction: ā¢ Ā½ cup red wine ā¢ ā
cup beef broth ā¢ 1 shallot, sliced ā¢ 1 tablespoon butter ā¢ Ā¼ teaspoon salt Instructions: 1. Prepare Filet Mignon: Pat the steaks dry. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Allow to rest at room temperature. 2. Make Mashed Potatoes: Boil potatoes until fork tender, drain, then mash with heavy cream, butter, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed, cover, and set aside. 3. Roast Asparagus: Tossed asparagus with oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place pieces of butter on top and roast at 400Ā°F for 10 mins. Cover and set aside to keep warm. 4. Sear Filet Mignon: Heat a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add avocado oil, then sear each steak, 1 minute per side. Roll the edges against the pan for an additional minute. Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes. Bring the skillet to medium heat and add butter, garlic, and rosemary. Once the butter starts bubbling, return the steaks. Tilt the skillet and continuously baste the steaks, flipping every 30 seconds, until they reach your desired doneness (130Ā°F for medium-rare). Remove from the pan, lightly cover with foil, and let them rest. 5. Make Red Wine Reduction: Wipe the skillet clean, then add the shallots. SautĆ© for a couple of minutes then pour in the red wine and broth. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, until reduced. Whisk in butter then strain. 6. Plate: Plate everything together, serve and enjoy!!
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