Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon

Juicy filet mignon crusted with cracked peppercorn and drizzled with a savory red wine sauce, served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Estimated cost: ₱450–₱500

Prep 10 min · Total 25 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 890 kcal · 40 g protein · 40 g carbs · 68 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 piece, 7 ounces each filet mignon steak
• 1/2 tablespoon cracked peppercorn
• 3/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2, minced small onion
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 spears fresh asparagus
• 1 cup mashed potato

Steps

1. Season the filet mignon on all sides with salt and roll it in cracked peppercorn.
2. In a hot pan, sear the steak with olive oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side, then include the edges if thick.
3. Transfer the steak to a preheated oven at 350°F, and bake for 7 minutes.
4. Remove the steak; in the same pan, add more olive oil if necessary and sauté the minced onion until soft.
5. Pour the red wine into the pan, letting it reduce by half while simmering.
6. Reintroduce the steak to the pan and coat it in the reduced sauce for 30 seconds per side.
7. Plate the filet mignon and pour the red wine sauce over.
8. Serve alongside blanched asparagus and mashed potatoes.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).