Description
A tender and juicy Filet Mignon paired with balsamic-glazed cherry tomatoes, creating a perfect balance of savory richness and tangy sweetness. This restaurant-quality dish comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for a romantic dinner or an elevated weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) Filet Mignon steaks, trimmed and patted dry
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Combine Ingredients: Season steaks with salt and pepper. Toss cherry tomatoes in olive oil, a little salt, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Sear steaks for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Add butter, garlic, and thyme, basting the steaks with the melted butter.
- Cook to Perfection: Transfer steaks to rest. Add tomatoes and remaining balsamic vinegar to the skillet, cooking for 2–3 minutes until reduced and glossy.
- Finishing Touches: Return steaks to the pan to warm and coat with glaze.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate steaks with balsamic tomatoes and drizzle extra glaze on top.
Notes
- Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for even searing.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Allow the steak to rest before slicing to retain juices.
- You can make the balsamic glaze ahead and store it in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with tomatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: filet mignon, steak, balsamic tomatoes, dinner recipe, quick gourmet meal