Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction (Restaurant-Quality at Home!)
- Ridgefield Prime
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
If you're looking to make an unforgettable meal with minimal effort, this Pan-Seared Filet Mignon delivers every time. Tender, buttery, and cooked to perfection in one skillet, it’s a classic you can master at home. Finish it with a quick red wine reduction, and you’ve got a restaurant-level dish in under 20 minutes.
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Ingredients:
For the Steaks:
Two 6–8 oz filet mignon steaks (available fresh at Ridgefield Prime Market)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cracked black pepper
Optional: garlic cloves & fresh rosemary sprigs for basting
For the Red Wine Reduction:
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup beef broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp butter
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Season the steaks
Pat filets dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2. Heat the pan
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until shimmering.
3. Sear
Add steaks to the pan and sear 3–4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
4. Baste
Reduce heat slightly. Add butter, rosemary, and crushed garlic. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steaks for 30–60 seconds.
5. Check doneness
Internal temperature guide:
Rare: 120–125°F
Medium-rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 140–145°F
Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Make the sauce
In the same pan, add red wine. Simmer 2–3 minutes until reduced by half. Add beef broth and simmer again until thickened. Whisk in Dijon and finish with butter for a silky texture.
7. Serve
Spoon the red wine reduction over the filets and serve immediately.
Tips from the Ridgefield Prime Team
Let your steaks sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cooking for an even sear.
Use a thermometer for perfect doneness — filets continue to cook while resting.
For extra richness, add a dollop of garlic herb butter on top before serving.
Perfect Side Pairings
Garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted Brussels sprouts
Creamed spinach
Balsamic-glazed mushrooms
Substitutions
Replace wine with extra beef broth for an alcohol-free sauce.
Swap Dijon for crushed peppercorns for a steak au poivre-style finish.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~520
Protein: 42g
Fat: 36g
Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Sodium: varies depending on seasoning
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