Entrée: France – Filet Mignon à la Béarnaise (Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce)
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Ingredients
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2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz (170-225 g) each) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 / 2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp (15 ml) white wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
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2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz / 170-225 g each) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 / 2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp (15 ml) white wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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1. Sear the Steaks: Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest. 2. Make Béarnaise Sauce: In a saucepan, combine vinegar and shallot over medium heat. Reduce to 1 tbsp. (15 ml) Strain and return to the saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks and butter over low heat until thickened. Stir in tarragon and parsley. 3. Serve: Place filet mignon on plates and drizzle with Béarnaise sauce. Enjoy immediately.
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1. Sear the Steaks: Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest. 2. Make Béarnaise Sauce: In a saucepan, combine vinegar and shallot over medium heat. Reduce to 1 tbsp. Strain and return to the saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks and butter over low heat until thickened. Stir in tarragon and parsley. 3. Serve: Place filet mignon on plates and drizzle with Béarnaise sauce. Enjoy immediately.
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