Main DishesAugust 15, 2014
Calories
504
Sodium
1030mg
42% DV
Fat
21g
33% DV
Protein
55g
110% DV
Carbs
26g
9% DV
Fiber
7g
28% DV
Pan Sauteed Filet Mignon with Caramel Brandy Mushroom Sauce
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Today we continue on to the meat portion of our decadence train! If you recall, yesterday I shared this recipe for lobster mac and cheese. What goes better with lobster mac and cheese than filet mignon? I mean, if you're gonna do it, do it right! I love filet mignon when it is cooked correctly. For me, correctly is medium rare to medium. This is not a steak that you want to overcook so if you are not okay with your steak being a little (or a lot) pink in the middle you might want to c
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6 (8 oz.) filet mignon steaks
2 t. salt
2 t. coarsely ground black pepper
5 T. unsalted butter
2 c. sliced shiitake mushrooms (stems removed)
1 head roasted garlic, cloves separated (find instructions on how to roast garlic here - do this ahead of time!)
7 T. brandy (cognac works too)
6 T. light brown sugar
3/4 c. fat free half and half
1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
2 t. salt
2 t. coarsely ground black pepper
5 T. unsalted butter
2 c. sliced shiitake mushrooms (stems removed)
1 head roasted garlic, cloves separated (find instructions on how to roast garlic here - do this ahead of time!)
7 T. brandy (cognac works too)
6 T. light brown sugar
3/4 c. fat free half and half
1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
Preheat the oven to 400. Season the beef with 2 t. salt on all sides. Place the pepper in a shallow dish and dip the beef into the pepper, pressing lightly to coat on both sides of each steak.
Heat 1 T....
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
504
Sodium
1030mg
42% DV
Fat
21g
33% DV
Protein
55g
110% DV
Carbs
26g
9% DV
Fiber
7g
28% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat10g53%
Polysaturated Fat2g15%
Monosaturated Fat8g51%
Cholesterol172mg58%
Sodium1030mg42%
Potassium1360mg38%
Protein55g110%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber7g28%
Sugar16g33%
Vitamin A316IU6%
Vitamin B61mg96%
Vitamin C4mg7%
Calcium33mg3%
Iron5mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.