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Filet Mignon with Goat Cheese Sauce

A succulent filet mignon topped with a creamy goat cheese sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Filet Mignon
  • 4 pieces Filet Mignon steaks 6-8 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for searing
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Black pepper
Goat Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 ounces Goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Filet Mignon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
Make the Goat Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and minced garlic. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
  2. Reduce heat and stir in crumbled goat cheese and chopped thyme. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Remove the filet mignon from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Plate the steaks and drizzle with goat cheese sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the filet mignon in herbs and olive oil for a few hours before cooking.

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