Name: Filets Mignons with Port Wine Glaze
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 filets mignons, each about 1 1/4 inches thick; 1/2 cup Tawny Port; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

2 filets mignons, each about 1 1/4 inches thick

1/2 cup Tawny Port

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1
Pat filets dry and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl whisk together Port, vinegar, and mustard until combined well.
Step 2
In a non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook filets 4 minutes. Turn filets and cook 4 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer filets to a warm platter. Pour Port mixture carefully down side of skillet and boil, stirring, until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Serve filets with glaze.

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