Pan-Seared Filet Mignon With Caper Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Filet Mignon With Caper Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks; 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided; 1/4 cup chopped shallot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2/3 cup red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon); 2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard; 2 tablespoons capers; chopped tomato (optional)

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Recipe by kittycara

I got this as a free recipe card at a local food store(Hart's) it looks delish.

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READY IN: 35mins

SERVES: 3

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂

teaspoon pepper
3

(4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
4

tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
¹⁄₄

cup chopped shallot
2

garlic cloves, minced
²⁄₃

cup red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
2

tablespoons dijon-style mustard
2

tablespoons capers
chopped tomato (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Sprinkle salt and pepper over steaks.Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks to skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Remove from skillet: keep warm.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium-high heat and add shallots and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Add wine, mustard and capers; simmer until slightly thickened,about 5 minutes. Spoon sauce over steaks. Garnish with chopped tomato,if desired.
NOTE: If preferred, substitute beef broth for the red wine called for in this recipe.

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