Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze Recipe

This is the best filet mignon recipe that includes a rich red wine-balsamic sauce. Perfect for an elegant steak dinner for two in just 15 minutes!

Sep 3, 2025 - 05:50
Sep 3, 2025 - 06:07
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Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Filet Mignon with Rich Balsamic Glaze Recipe
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 10 min
Serving 2
Difficulty Easy

This is the best filet mignon recipe for an elegant dinner for two. Red wine and balsamic vinegar make a wonderfully rich sauce to serve with the steak. Delicious with steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 ounce) filet mignon steaks
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup dry red wine

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 367
  • Total Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 81mg
  • Sodium: 64mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Total Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Vitamin C: 0mg
  • Calcium: 22mg
  • Iron: 3mg
  • Potassium: 402mg

Directions

1. Step 1

Gather ingredients.

Step 1
2. Step 2

Sprinkle both sides of steaks with pepper and salt.

Step 2
3. Step 3

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks in the hot pan until browned, about 1 minute per side.

Step 3
4. Step 4

Reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in balsamic vinegar and red wine. Cover and cook for 4 minutes. Flip steaks and baste with sauce; cover and cook for 4 minutes longer.

Step 4
5. Step 5

Remove steaks to two warmed plates. Spoon a tablespoon of glaze over each steak and serve immediately.

Step 5

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