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Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze

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"This is an elegant and quick romantic dinner for two. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes."
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This recipe has been rated 565 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine

What to Drink?
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DIRECTIONS

  1. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.
  3. Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on may 8, 2006 by IMVINTAGE 
OK, I took liberty w/ this recipe & made a few changes. I let my filets rest for an hour... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2004 by JDVMD 
Here's the trick to make this recipe work: We seasoned the filets with salt and fresh ground... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by J. Vincent 
This glaze is the best sauce I've ever tasted. I think it's impossible to mess it up, you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2005 by EMMA_LOU 
This was excellent but I made some changes to help it. First, I salt and peppered the steaks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 14, 2006 by SINGLEDADCANCOOK 
Happy Valentines Day, Oh my!!!! This was heaven, I sauteed about a cup each of onions &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 15, 2004 by NAT_YSR 
I absolutely loved this recipe. We wanted something other than the same old turkey for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 4, 2007 by PatT 
Made this last night for husband's birthday dinner. We both loved it. After reading some of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2003 by Kimberley Oswald 
Lovely recipe - YUM ! :) So easy and so good ! I made this for my birthday dinner and my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 2, 2003 by ZESTYGIRL30 
Tasted like....vinigar...and I really don't think vinegar and steak should go together. needs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 15, 2004 by GINNYG 
Excellent! I was looking for an easy way to cook a good filet...this was very easy and tasty!... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 367

  • Total Fat: 26.2g
  • Cholesterol: 81mg
  • Sodium: 64mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 20.3g

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