Filet Mignon with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 8-oz. Filet mignons
• 2 tablespoons McCormick Steak Seasoning (Or and equal combination of rock salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder and paprika)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Remove all moisture from beef with paper towels. Rub steaks with seasoning. Heat oil in pan on stove and over medium-high heat, sear steaks for one and a half minutes on each side. Transfer pan to 375 degree F (185 degree C) preheated oven, and continue to cook 15 minutes more for medium steaks.

Red Wine Mushroom Sauce

• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• dash of salt and pepper
• 1 package button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

Heat butter in pan on stove over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add remaining ingredients, increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook for 20 minutes until some liquid evaporates and flavors set.

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