Oof yes — now we’re really bringing the fine dining to the table. 🍷🔥 Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce is pure luxury on a plate — tender, buttery steak with a rich, glossy pan sauce that makes you feel like you’re in a five-star restaurant… in slippers.
🥩🍷 Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce
(The ultimate “treat yourself” steak dinner.)
It’s seared to perfection, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and drenched in a silky, savory red wine reduction. Can’t go wrong.
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Filet:
- 2 filet mignon steaks (about 1½–2 inches thick)
- Salt & cracked black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
For the Red Wine Sauce:
- ½ cup red wine (Cabernet, Pinot Noir, or Merlot = 👌)
- ½ cup beef stock
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: a splash of balsamic vinegar or Dijon for complexity
🔥 How to Make:
1. Prep the Steaks:
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt & pepper
- Let them sit at room temp for ~30 mins for even cooking
2. Sear Like a Pro:
- Heat oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat
- Sear steaks 2–3 mins per side until browned
- Add butter, garlic & herbs → spoon baste the steaks for flavor
- Transfer to a 400°F (200°C) oven for 4–7 mins depending on doneness:
- 120°F = rare
- 130°F = medium rare
- 140°F = medium
- Rest steaks 5–10 mins before serving
3. Red Wine Sauce Time:
- In the same pan, lower heat → sauté shallots in steak drippings
- Add wine → scrape up brown bits (flavor!)
- Simmer until reduced by half
- Add beef stock → simmer again until thickened slightly
- Swirl in a tablespoon of butter off heat for that glossy finish
- Season to taste + strain for smoothness (optional)
🍽️ Serve With:
- Garlic mashed potatoes or creamy risotto
- Roasted asparagus, broccolini, or glazed carrots
- A glass of the same red wine you used in the sauce (chef’s tip 😉)
📝 Caption Ideas:
- “This is not a drill. This is filet mignon with wine sauce. 🔥”
- “Seared. Sauced. Served. Say hello to your fancy dinner alter ego.”
- “For date nights, big wins, or when you just need a steak hug.”
- “Glossy red wine sauce > everything else right now.”
🎥 Reel Flow:
- Dramatic salt & pepper rain on the filet
- Searing with a golden crust shot → butter + garlic sizzling
- Wine pour + steamy reduction in the pan
- Slicing the filet = perfect medium-rare reveal
- Final sauce spoon over the steak = 🔥🔥🔥
Want a dreamy date night menu to pair it with (starter, side, dessert)? Or go full steakhouse mode with creamed spinach, truffle fries, or a molten chocolate cake finale? Let’s build a vibe.
