Description
A luxurious yet easy filet mignon dinner served with creamy mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans, perfect for a cozy night in or a special celebration meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Filet Mignon Steaks (6 oz each)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 2 Garlic Cloves, smashed
- 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 8 oz Green Beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp Salted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Pat steaks dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to skillet. When hot, place steaks in and sear for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Add butter, garlic, and thyme. Baste steaks for 1 minute.
- Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven for 5–6 minutes (for medium-rare).
- Remove steaks and let rest for 5–7 minutes.
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Mash with heavy cream and butter.
- Sauté green beans in butter over medium heat until crisp-tender.
- Plate steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Drizzle with pan juices and serve.
Notes
- Let steak come to room temp before cooking for even results.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness.
- Boil potatoes in salted water to infuse flavor early on.
- Leftover steak makes amazing sandwiches or salads the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with sides
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: filet mignon, steak dinner, mashed potatoes, easy steak recipe, green beans