Filet Mignon with Caramelized Onions
Total time: 35 minutes
With a lovely piece of flavorful, tender filet mignon this is truly marvelous main course. But the savory-sweet onions will make even a lesser cut shine.
Ingredients:
- 2 filet mignon steaks (tournedos), 6oz (180gr) each or other cut of choice
- 1 large or 2 medium onions
- 2 tsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbs brown sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions:
- Mix Worcestershire sauce, oil and brush on steaks. Set aside.
- Cut onion in half then into 1/4 inch (.65cm) think slices.
- Heat butter, oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté until browned, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. You may have to turn the heat down to low after about 15 minutes.
- When onions are nicely browned add sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, and stir until well blended and sugar is melted. Set aside and keep warm.
- Cook steaks on barbecue grill until done to your liking.... about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. It depends on thickness of cut, heat of grill, etc. Check out this site for the 'thumb test'.
- Divide caramelized onions and place on 2 plates. Put steak on top and serve.
Note: Could be done under the broiler (grill) or quickly pan fried over high heat for about the same time.