Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze

This is the best filet mignon recipe for an elegant dinner for two. Red wine and balsamic vinegar make a wonderfully rich sauce to serve with the steak. Delicious with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.

Prep Time:

5 min

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 min

Servings:

2

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup dry red wine

Directions

Step 1:
Gather ingredients.

Step 2:
Sprinkle both sides of steaks with pepper and salt.

Step 3:
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks in the hot pan until browned, about 1 minute per side.

Step 4:
Reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Flip steaks and baste with sauce; cover and cook for 4 minutes longer.

Step 5:
Remove steaks to two warmed plates. Spoon a tablespoon of glaze over each steak and serve immediately.