Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce (VIDEO)
This pan-seared Filet Mignon recipe really and truly is an excellent way to make filet mignon. Searing the beef makes it melt-in-your mouth tender and every bite is so flavorful in that mushroom wine cream sauce.
Make this filet mignon steak, served with creamy mashed potatoes and asparagus for your next special occasion and you will get rave reviews.
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Filet Mignon Recipe:
Beef tenderloin steak is probably the MOST expensive cut of beef so it can be intimidating, but honestly it’s difficult to mess this up following the recipe. To give you an extra nudge of confidence, watch the video tutorial below on how to cook the best filet mignon.
What is Filet Mignon?
“Filet Mignon” is often labeled as “beef tenderloin”. It is the most tender cut of steak you’ll have. So tender, you could cut through it with a fork.
Beef tenderloin is sold either pre-sliced or as a whole or partial tenderloin. I prefer to purchase the whole tenderloin when I can so I can ensure even 1 1/2″ thickness and portions when sliced. The price per pound is often less when purchasing a whole tenderloin.
What is the Best Red Wine for Cooking?
Any drinkable red wine will work. DO NOT USE “cooking wine.” Even an inexpensive $7 bottle of Merlot like what we used here is a way better option. Using wine really enhances depth of flavor here.
If you are looking for an alcohol free substitute; you could use more beef broth and it will still taste great but more like a mushroom gravy.
This Filet mignon recipe is perfect for special occasions like Christmas, New Years or a date night in. My husband and I celebrated Valentines day with this one and we kept saying to each other, “This is so much better than anything we would eat going out!”
It is ‘fancy restaurant’ quality without the insane price tag. We spent $40 to make an amazing filet mignon dinner for 4.
More Special Occassion Dinner Ideas:
- Broiled Lobster Tails with lemon garlic butter sauce
- Beet Salad with Feta (easy Cheesecake Factory copycat)
- Salmon Patties – easy salmon cakes with homemade tartar sauce
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta – loaded with juicy shrimp in alfredo sauce
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Filet Mignon Recipe in Mushroom Sauce (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 16 oz baby bella mushrooms thickly sliced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme minced (or 1 tsp dry thyme)
- 24 oz filet mignon (beef tenderloin) steaks 6-8 oz each, about 1 1/2" thick
- 1/2 cup Merlot wine or any dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/4 tsp sea salt we use sea salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper divided
Instructions
How to Cook Filet Mignon Recipe:
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Place a large heavy-bottomed pan over med/high heat and melt in 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp oil. Add sliced mushrooms and cook 6 min or until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add diced onion and cook 3 min, stirring often.
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Add minced garlic, 1 Tbsp thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 min or until garlic is fragrant. Transfer mushrooms to a large plate. Wipe pan clean with a wet paper towel.
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Season steaks all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place the same pan over medium/high heat and add 2 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp oil. When the butter is hot and finished foaming, add seasoned steaks and sear 3-5 min per side for medium-rare (5-6 min for medium doneness*), turning once. When steaks reach desired doneness, transfer them to the plate with mushrooms.
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In the same pan over med/high heat, add 1/2 cup red wine and boil down until reduced by half (3 min), scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add 1 1/2 cups beef broth and boil until 2/3 cup of liquid remains in the pan (5-7 min). Stir in 1/2 cup cream and boil 2 min or until slightly thickened. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper if desired.
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Add steaks and mushrooms back to pan, spooning some of the sauce over steaks. Once steaks are just heated through, remove from heat and serve garnished with fresh sprigs of thyme if desired.
Recipe Notes
*Note on Steak Cooking Times: Searing time will vary based on desired doneness and thickness of steaks.
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I’ve made this twice now, and it’s been absolutely amazing both times. I cook to relax, and this recipe is one of my new favorites! The aromas and flavors are so soothing, and the finished dish is delicious served alongside almost anything.
Hi Emily! I love that you use cooking to relax! Thank you for sharing this wonderful review with me!
Keeper! says my wife. Really good!!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite! Jeff!
This recipe is to die for! My husband was floored. We both were. lol. Thank you so much. This one is going in my recipe book for sure.
That’s so great, Ashley! Sounds like you both found a new favorite!! Thank you for that wonderful review!
Hi Natasha.
I have a big event coming up and I’d like to make this recipe I have made it before and I love it so much. On the day of the event I know won’t have time to cook. Can I make this ahead ?
Hi Blanca, I have made it several hours ahead and then just reheated it on the stove until warmed through. We have had leftovers that carried over to day 2 and the filet mignon was still delicious, but I think the presentation is best on day 1. I hope you love the recipe.
Delicious!
That looks delicious! Comfort food recipes will always find a way to me eventually, I love trying new things.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! I hope you enjoy that!
I’m making this recipe for the third time this evening. It does not disappoint! Perfect for any “fancy” meal or celebration. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Hi Natasha, I saw this recipe on you tube and made it it was absolutely delicious.. now i am checking all your recopies and going to make most of it.. thanks for sharing
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I’m so happy you discovered our blog!! Thank you for that wonderful review!
We made this last night, it was absolutely delicious! I was not able to get filet though, we got top sirloin. I would like to make it again next time I can get some filet mignon. Is this meal considered Keto? If not, what could you do to make it more Keto-ish? Thanks!
Hi Melanie. I’m so happy you enjoyed that! I believe most of it this recipe would be but I can’t advise, I recommend checking the ingredient list.
Just made this. It was AMAZING!!!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Your site is awesome. Tried the tzatziki recipe and family liked it. Now help! I simply do not like eating mushrooms. I know, I know I am in the minority but how can I get the taste of mushrooms without having to eat them? Is it as simple as just discarding them before serving? Should I cuisinart them into pulp? Please help this anti mushroom person.
Hi Jerry, that is the benefit of cutting the mushroom thickly. You could even cut them into halves (giving them slightly longer to cook and then avoid them when serving. That way you get the good flavor of mushrooms without having to eat them 🙂 I hope you love the filet mignon!!
May you, your family and all of your endeavours be blessed ! Happy holidays !
Wonderful, great recipe, not difficult, followed the recipe exactly, we enjoyed it so much, will make again and again.
That’s wonderful! I’m so glad you loved the filet mignon recipe! 🙂
Hi Natasha,
Is there a.way to make this ahead and serve later?
Hi Darlene, I have made it several hours ahead and then just reheated it on the stove until warmed through. We have had leftovers that carried over to day 2 and my oh my it was just as good as it was on day 1. I hope you love the recipe.
I made this for supper today and it was so good! I will be making this often. Thank you so much for making cooking look less scary. There are so many dishes I want to make now.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it
I saw this video today and decided to make this for dinner tonight. We’ve been married for 30 yrs and my husband swears this is the best meal I’ve ever made. Really I can’t disagree. I served w/aspearagus and onions that I roasted in oven w/olive oil.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
Hi Natasha
Can I marinate the steaks beforehand? Or is this flavorful enough on its on? Also I have two sirloin medallions and two filet medallions and I am curious if the sirloin will turn out as good?
Hi Tash, marinating ahead of time is not necessary at all in this recipe. It has amazing flavor without needing any extra marinating 🙂 I hope you love the filet mignon recipe! 🙂
I loooove ur recipes but I was wondering if there was any substitute for the wine in the recipes, don’t drink wine and I have kids , it would be great if there was a substitute for wine
Hi Noor, it really won’t taste the same without it so I can’t recommend anything else. You could always use more beef broth if the wine is out of the question but again, the flavor won’t be the same.
Could Noor add a little fruit preserve? I know we’re introducing extra sugar but we also add the fruit, helping the ‘wine’ flavour. What do you think Natasha?
Hi Kevin, that sounds like a great idea however I have not tested that and cannot advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
So yummy !! I am making this for the second time 🙂 thank you for all of your wonderful recipes.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Is there a way of changing the the serving size ? I live alone and would love to make this treat for myself.. You always make me ambitious to cook when I see your recipies, simple yet elegant and company savvy. 😇 Victoria. B. C. Canada.
I think that is possible Margaret. This recipe calls for 4 servings, you can halve it or even make 1/4 of it with one piece of steak. I hope you love it!
I made it for just the two of us, so I cut all the ingredients in half. It was a winner for sure.
That’s so great!
Love your idea Next time l make some l will def be giving that a try.
You have so many healthy recipes l will be stopping by frequently I fear 🙂
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Thank you Stephen!
Made this in February 2018 for Valentines, and it was amazing! Our anniversary is this weekend and we can’t find a sitter, so I think we’re going to make this again! it’s just such a perfect fancy meal that’s SO EASY. We ended up with leftovers, which we put in eggs the next morning and it was out of this world.
Happy Anniversary!! This is the perfect recipe for an anniversary dinner! Enjoy!
Hey there! Made this recipe for my fiance on our anniversary and he absolutely loved it! It turned out perfect.
Just a tip, as we are Muslim and do not drink alcohol, I tried the balsamic vinegar reduction and it tasted amazing! I added 3 tbsp of honey to a 1/2 cup of good quality balsamic and let it simmer for around 10 minutes till it reduced and added that instead of the wine. It worked out great imo. Thank you so much 🙂
That’s so great, Yasmin! Thank you for this feedback!
This meal is the absolute bomb! It was simply fantastic, very recommended and affordable dinner!
Starved it to family in PA tonight and they loved it too…
I’m so happy you all enjoyed that David!! Thank you for sharing this with us!
I made this tonight and it turned out great! Made cilantro lime rice to go with it.
I’m so happy to hear that Ken! I’m happy you enjoyed this recipe!
can this be put in a slow cooker on warm
HI Jeanette, I think it could be kept warm in a slow cooker that way after it is cooked, but it depends on the slow cooker and for how long since you don’t want it to be cooking your meat further, just keeping it warm.
First time at your site and watching your video. You are so pleasant and easy to understand. And I don’t even cook, but together with my husband, we will do this filet mignon. There is so much info on your site….where to buy, calories(shouldn’t look at that lol) etc. This the first time I ever wrote a comment to anyone, but i was so impressed I had to. I would love to keep checking in on your site.
Thank you so much for your amazing feed back and review, Suzanne!
Hi Natasha!
I made these filet mignons last night! i love cooking and love trying out new recipes., they came out soooo good,! thank you for your recipes., I recommend everyone to make this, i grabbed a good red wine, made vegetables and mash potatoes from scratch.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Lourdes! I’m so happy you enjoyed that!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I am thinking this is going to be another winner!
We look forward to reading your feedback! Enjoy!
This is the second recipe of yours that I have used and both have been big hits! This one I actually prepared with pork chops instead of steak and it was delicious! Easy to make, quick, and very good! Thanks!
What a great idea! Thank you for sharing that with me Eric!
This was absolutely delicious!! My husband is so skeptical when I cook anything using wine, but loved this. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli. Thx for a keeper recipe!
Thank you for the great review! That sounds like the perfect dinner!
Im going to try looks yummy
Thanks Mary! I hope you LOVE the filet mignon recipe 🙂
Thanks for easy and yummy recipe♥️
You’re so welcome Lyuda!
I think that I’m going to love this recipe but my daughter don’t eat steak I was wondering will this work with chicken breast or will I need a different mushrooms sauce
Hi Ronda. Chicken may work. I haven’t tried it but it may be worth it. If you experiment please let me know how you like it.
Why the Heavy Cream, why not just use the red wine and beef Broth and use that as the sauce. Isn’t the heavy cream making it less healthy? I have not tried it yet, but will do so shortly as we just bought 4 filets.
Hi Peter that is a great idea! We enjoy the richness and creaminess the heavy cream allows. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Oh my goodness. My husband said that this is the tastiest steak he’s EVER had – this is so very good, Natasha!
This is, by far, my favorite preparation of filet mignon I’ve ever tasted. I made mine medium-well and served it over mashed potatoes as well.
Had some leftovers and it tasted even better!
What an amazing review! Thanks for following and taking time to leave such thoughtful comments!
you have the word divided after many of your ingredients and I’m not sure what you are trying to convey with that:
4 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
1 1/4 tsp salt we use sea salt, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper divided
what does that mean?
Hi Marie, I only mean that it isn’t used all at once so you add the 4 Tbsp of butter, 2 Tbsp at a time., same with the oil and salt. It makes the grocery list a little more straightforward 🙂
This isn’t a beef tenderloin there is no fat like this on a tenderloin. It is also to big.
could I sear the steaks in the pan for 2-3 minutes per side and on the edges and then put the steaks in the oven and cook the rest of the way that way while making the sauce on the side?
Hi Shane, I think you could but they do sear quickly on the stove so it isn’t necessary to bake them afterward and you also run the risk of over-baking them whereas on the stove you can keep an eye on them more closely.
Thank You, I made this for my wife and she start loving me again. Now I’m going to take my mother a plate, hopefully she will start loving me again. Keep up the good work.
That’s so awesome Darryl! Thank you for sharing with us! Good luck over there!
author of the recipe says you can’t get deep flavors without the wine reduction….and to add more beef broth…ok as a chef i disagree with her…on a couple of things. first of all, you will enhance mushroom flavors with a sherry — not red wine….tho red wine sauces are excellent. second, if yr reducing any alcohol yr burning all the alcohol off so for me, as a sober chef, i’m not bothered by cooking with alcohol. next up, if you don’t want to use alcohol but want a deep flavor here, add a balsamic reduction (vinegar and a little honey. reduce.) balsamic enhances/boosts mushroom flavors just like sherry does…ok thats my lesson for the day
Hi Cynthia! Author of the recipe here :). Thank you for sharing your pro insights! I haven’t tried this with sherry but will have to experiment after reading your comment!
What is The ratio for balsamic vinegar and honey? Thanks
This looks so good can I make any steak this way
You may need to adjust cook times but I don’t see why not!
I wish there was a way to bookmark the recipes I want to try on the site.
Hi stacy, the best way to do that at this time is to pin our recipe on Pinterest or bookmarking them via your web browser. We also have a print option towards the bottom of the blog post.
there is go too rt side of screenat top and click the star then done
Searched screen, no star on mine. Thanks though for reply!
Made this tonight, smells and looks yummy. Everyone loved it.
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it, Cindy!
Natasha! What kind and size of Staub you use to cook this dish?
Hi Olga! I have a link to the same Staub pan that I used in the recipe above. We love that pan! 🙂
is it alright to just leave out the thyme…..
Our readers have mentioned putting in less thyme for a more subtle flavor while others substituted with parsley.
Hi Natasha, this recipe was a big hit with my family? How could I prep this ahead and warm through right before serving guests?
Hi Darlene, I have made it several hours ahead and then just reheated it on the stove until warmed through. We have had leftovers that carried over to day 2 and my oh my it was just as good as it was on day 1. I hope you love the recipe!
When you make it couple hours ahead, do you keep in frig or on stove with no heat. Thanks
Hi Marilyn. I got this recipe from a friend and that was her advice to wait that long before cutting into it. I think at the very minimum, you want to make sure the cake is fully at room temperature and not the least bit warm. It is a tall cake so it takes longer to cool down.
I have made this using bourbon rather than wine. After searing the meat I remove it from the pan, remove the pan from the flame, add the bourbon and ignite it to burn off the alcohol.
That sounds delicious just reading about it, thanks for sharing Lois!
Could I substitute pork chops? I have some in freezer that I need to use up.
Hi Viviana, that could work but you need to check internal temperature of your pork to make sure it is cooked through.
Natasha–The first bite was heavenly, followed by more heavenly bites. I sopped up leftover sauce with crusty bread. So remarkably wonderful. Thank you.
You’re welcome Natalie! I’m glad you love the recipe just as much as I do. Thanks for sharing your outstanding review!
The mushroom lovers in my family went insane over this recipe! I’ll be making this recipe quite a lot in the future. It was absolutely delicious! Thanks
I’m happy to hear how much your family enjoys the recipe Marsha! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Wow this is a super yummy sauce! I happened to buy the worst, most chewy piece of meat possible that tasted like cows tongue..but even then my pro meat-grilling guy said it was really good.
We had it with mashed potatoes.
I do not like thyme so I used half dry thyme half basil.
Awesome, I’m glad to hear the recipe was still a great success! Thanks for sharing your outstanding review!
This was excellent! However, next time I do think I’ll cut the thyme back a bit and skip the added salt. Those two things were a bit over powering and took away from the mushroom. Will definitely make again though. Great recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! I’m not sure if you used dried or fresh thyme, you would definitely want to use just 1 tsp instead of the full Tbsp of fresh thyme. Thanks for the great review! 🙂
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I have used at least 10 and my family enjoyed every single one of them.
You’re welcome! I’m happy to hear how much you and your family are enjoying the recipe. Thanks for following and sharing your positive comments!
Do you have to use the wine and how much do you think it would effect the recipe? Want it to be delicious. Can you use other beef choices and still have tender meat. Can you cook it in a crock-pot?
Hi Karen, it really won’t taste the same without it so I can’t recommend anything else. You could always use more beef broth if wine is out of the question but again, the flavor won’t be the same. You can definitely use a different cut of steak. The tenderloin is the most tender and most expensive but a less expensive but well marbled and good quality steak would still work well. I would not recommend a crockpot for this particular recipe.
Hi Natasha!
Thank you for the incredible recipe.
Just wondering what kind of olive oil do you use for frying? Refined one? Can i get it from Costco?
Hi Irina, I use the Extra LIGHT olive oil and it is sold in the big jugs in Costco. It is perfect for sautéing and I even use it to deep fry sometimes. It’s an all-around great oil.
I am planning to make this tonight. This will be my first time using my pressure cooker.
I hope you love it Fani, please let me know what you think!
Natasha, this recipe was our family main dish yesterday Sunday. Another HIT. Now, when I wish to cook something, your page is a MUST. Thank you very much.
I’m happy to hear how much you’re enjoying the recipes Valentin! Thanks for following and sharing your great review!
Looks wonderful…gonna be trying this recipe for sure. What kind of red wine is good for this recipe???
Hi Cindy, just about any dry red wine will work well. I used a very inexpensive merlot wine by barefoot brand and the flavor was excellent 🙂
This was so amazingly delicious, made this last night for our Valentine’s dinner for two, tweaked for the reduced number of servings, along with the Baked Asparagus, wow! Your recipes do not disappoint Natasha, this meal was perfection!
I’m glad you’re loving the recipes Kathryn! Thanks for following and sharing your fantastic review!
Mushroom sauce. Lol! In the southeastern USA, we would call it/make it gravy, and it would be over the mashed potatoes too! Excellent recipe.
I’m glad you love the gravy Thomas, lol! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Natasha, can’t wait to try this it looks so good! Quick question, where do you get most of your knives? Looking to get some good new ones!
Hi Ilona, both sets that I have tried I really really loved. The first is < http://amzn.to/2Hlp8wa“>this set by Zwilling (my Mom has a set of these also and since we live with my parents still as we build our home, I use them often in videos). The second is Wusthoff Classic Ikon (these feel nice in your hand and are also great knives). Links are Amazon affiliate links.
My husband and I made this together last night for Valentine’s Day. Fabulous! So much better than going out to dinner, and a lot more fun!
I’m glad you both enjoy the recipe and I hope you two had a great Valentine’s day! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Love your recipies…….so simple to make & delicious.
Love the video’s as tutorials.
I’m glad to hear how much you’re enjoying my site, thanks for following Pauline!
Also I have a question can i substitute thyme for something? Or omit it? Really don’t like it
Hi Olya, I’m not a super fan of thyme either but it is so subtle in this recipe that someone who really disliked thyme probably wouldn’t realize it was in there. You could try a little parsley instead if you need to substitute.
Oh awesome! Ill give it a try then. Thanks
This is one of the greatest meals I’ve ever had. Thank you so much for all of your fabulous recipes!
You’re welcome Vincent! I’m glad you enjoy the recipe so much. Thanks for sharing!
Where did u get ur steak?
Hi Ana, I purchased it at Fred Meyer. Sometimes they go on sale right before Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Hi Natasha~are there other substitutes for the heavy cream that could be used? Thanks Sue
Hi Sue, I haven’t tried this, but I think it would work with the thicker canned coconut milk. If you experiment, let me know how you like it.
You seriously found fresh thyme in Idaho??? The stuff I have seen always looks pretty bad.
Hi David, yes! I found it in the little cartons near the salad section in Fred Meyer. It lasted for over a week in the refrigerator 🙂
I buy it growing in a little square cup, here in South Carolina. Keep it in my kitchen window and chop off what I need, when I need it.
You guys are so cute! ❤️ Thank you for the recipe, I will definitely make it for my husband and I.
My pleasure Natasha! Please let me know what you both think! 🙂
Wowww Lady!! You did it again!!! Amazzzzing! My diet going down the drain for a good/acceptable reason!!! Looks yummy! on my to do list!
It’s seriously so good and surprisingly easy. Please let me know what you think when you decide to try it!
This looks amazing! I cannot have dairy though. Could I substitute the heavy cream for coconut milk? Or what would you suggest?
Hi Kathryn, I haven’t tried that substitution, but I think it would work with the thicker canned coconut milk. If you experiment, let me know how you like it 🙂
I’d love to know how the coconut milk version comes out as well, as I really should not have dairy either.