Entrée: France – Filet Mignon à la Béarnaise (Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce)
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Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz (170-225 g) each) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 / 2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp (15 ml) white wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
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2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz / 170-225 g each) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil 1 / 2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter 2 egg yolks 1 tbsp (15 ml) white wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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1. Sear the Steaks: Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest. 2. Make Béarnaise Sauce: In a saucepan, combine vinegar and shallot over medium heat. Reduce to 1 tbsp. (15 ml) Strain and return to the saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks and butter over low heat until thickened. Stir in tarragon and parsley. 3. Serve: Place filet mignon on plates and drizzle with Béarnaise sauce. Enjoy immediately.
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1. Sear the Steaks: Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steaks for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest. 2. Make Béarnaise Sauce: In a saucepan, combine vinegar and shallot over medium heat. Reduce to 1 tbsp. Strain and return to the saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks and butter over low heat until thickened. Stir in tarragon and parsley. 3. Serve: Place filet mignon on plates and drizzle with Béarnaise sauce. Enjoy immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 2
Calories: 1028 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4.1 g
Protein: 42.9 g
Fat: 93.2 g
Sodium: 117 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat and Sodium are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.