Description
This Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter boasts an irresistible flavor and simple prep, making it the perfect choice for a quick, flavorful dinner that combines tenderness with rich, savory toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 beef tenderloin, filet mignon steaks (~8 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
- Transfer the cooked onions to a large mixing bowl and let them cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in crumbled blue cheese, panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, and coarse black pepper into the bowl.
- Gently mash the mixture together with a fork until combined.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over high heat.
- Season the filet mignon steaks with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Sear each steak for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Top each steak with the blue cheese mixture, then place the skillet in the oven for 4 minutes (for rare), or 5-6 minutes for medium, adjusting for well-done steaks as needed.
- Remove from the oven and let the steaks rest for 10 minutes, covered with a sheet of foil before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality blue cheese.
Optional: Add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the blue cheese mixture for additional flavor.
Ensure steaks are at room temperature before searing for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg