Filet Mignon And Balsamic Strawberries

Serves: 6

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

45

Sweetness

58

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Brown Sugar

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Mix together the strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl, and allow to sit for 1 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally

2

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)

3

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe, heavy steel or cast-iron skillet over high heat

4

Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper on both sides, gently place in the hot skillet, and sear each side until well-browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side

5

Slide the skillet into the preheated oven, and cook until they start to become firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes

6

An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C)

7

Transfer the steaks to a platter, and tent with foil to rest

8

Pour steak juices from the skillet into a small saucepan

9

Strain the strawberries and discard the liquid

10

Add the strawberries to the steak juices, bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-low heat, and melt the butter into the sauce, tilting the pan several times to gently incorporate the butter into the sauce

11

Serve each fillet topped with about 1/2 cup of strawberries and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper