Recipe: Filet Mignon with Dark Chocolate Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Filet Mignon steaks
• 1 tsp. Venice Olive Oil Rosemary Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tbsp Robust EVOO
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 1/2 cup Cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 4 tbsp Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 cup red wine

Directions

1. ​Pre-heat oven to 400F.
2. Rub steaks with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper…set aside.
3. Add the remaining tbsp of olive oil to the saucepan, then add the shallots and mushrooms, sauté 3-4 minutes.
4. Add in the balsamic vinegar and red wine, stir constantly until reduced by half, set aside.
5. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Sear steaks for 2 minutes on each side, then transfer the pan to the pre-heated oven.
7. Turn off the oven and let the steak finish for four minutes.
8. Remove steak from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Plate with sauce and enjoy!

Recipe Credit: Mango Dragonfly