There is something so elegant about grass fed Filet Mignon medallions drizzled in a savory pan sauce reduction.  And it’s so easy! In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a dazzling grass-fed beef entrée.

But first, let’s review the basics: Filet Mignon is simply a cut portion of the beef tenderloin. The tenderloin comes from the middle of the cow and, as it’s name suggests, is the tenderest part of the animal. Tenderloins are also one of the least used muscles of the animal which lends to its attractive texture. Finishing your filets with a sauce reduction creates a delicious, sophisticated entrée.

Here are three sauce reduction recipes suggested by Jessica to top off your Kettle Range filets: Cabernet Sauce, Peppercorn Sauce, and Balsamic Sauce.

Grass Fed Filet Mignon with Cabernet Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled butter
• 4 filet mignon steaks
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots
• 2/3 cup Cabernet Sauvignon
• 1 generous tablespoon drained capers
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Add to skillet and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steaks to 4 plates. Tent with foil.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add wine, capers, and mustard; simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon over steaks.

Grass Fed Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 filet mignon steaks
• Vegetable oil spray
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 14 ounzes of beef bone broth (We have this in our store)
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1/3 cup dry red wine
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed

Preparation

1. Put the cornstarch into a cup. Add the water, stirring to dissolve.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch mixture and the broth.
3. Bring to a broil over high heat; cook until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the bay leaf and thyme.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced to about 1 cup.
6. Stir in the wine and peppercorns.
7. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Remove the bay leaf.

Grass Fed Filet Mignon with Balsamic Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 filet mignon steaks
• 1 tbsp olive oil plus oil spray
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp thyme
• generous pinch cinnamon
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• pinch of sugar
• ½ tsp of truffle oil (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine the rub ingredients in a bowl. Rub over the filet mignon to lightly coat the steaks, and set aside on a plate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 400.
3. Place a sturdy skillet on the stove top. Heat the olive oil, tilting the pan so it spreads evenly and spray with the oil if needed to fully coat pan.
4. Once the pan is good and hot, add the filet mignon to the pan. Sear on one side for about 4 minutes, then flip to cook for about 4 more minutes.
5. Check for doneness after cooking on both sides. After the 8 minutes cooking, steak can be quite rare. Move the skillet to the oven, roast there for another 4 minutes to get them cooked to the medium/ medium rare. Keep in mind the steaks will cook a bit more when they rest.
6. When the filets are cooked, remove from the pan, place on a platter to rest, loosely covered with foil. Return the skillet to the stove on medium high heat. Add two tbsp of butter to melt. Stir it in and scrape up the bits of meat and fat to incorporate into the sauce.
7. Add the shallots, cook about 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar, cook for about 3 more minutes so that the sauce thickens a bit. Finish by stirring in the final tbsp of butter until it is melted.
8. Pour the sauce into a bowl, stir in the truffle oil if you are using. Place one filet on the plate of each of your lucky dinner companions. You can serve it with the sauce or let them take what they want at the table.