Pan-seared Filet Mignon With Caper Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 note: if preferred, substitute beef broth for the red wine called for in this recipe.