Sweetheart Steaks
Celebrate love and indulgence with Sweetheart Steaks—a romantic, gourmet dish perfect for date night. This recipe transforms tender filet mignon into heart-shaped perfection, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, then seared to a juicy medium-rare in a hot cast-iron skillet. The rich, buttery flavors are elevated with aromatic rosemary and garlic, while a decadent red wine and beef stock reduction, finished with a touch of heavy cream, adds a silky, restaurant-quality flair. Ready in just 35 minutes, this elegant meal is as impressive as it is delicious, ideal for special occasions or anytime you want to wow your partner. Pair it with a robust red wine and serve alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes to complete the ultimate romantic dinner experience. Keywords: Sweetheart Steaks, romantic recipe, gourmet filet mignon, red wine sauce, date night dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces beef filet mignon steaks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 pieces garlic cloves (smashed)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 piece shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Remove filets from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and allow them to come to room temperature. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each filet horizontally, leaving one side intact, and open it like a book to create a heart shape. Press gently to flatten slightly, if needed.
Season both sides of the steaks generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the steaks to the pan.
Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes on one side without moving them, then flip to the other side and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes for medium-rare. Adjust the cooking time based on your desired doneness.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the skillet, and let it melt. Toss in the smashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs. Use a spoon to baste the steaks with the melted butter for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a plate, loosely covered with foil, while you prepare the sauce.
In the same skillet, add the chopped shallot and sauté for about 1 minute until softened. Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
Let the wine reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes, then add the beef stock and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve if desired for a smoother texture. Serve the steaks with the sauce drizzled on top, and enjoy your Sweetheart Steaks!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 232 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 1622 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
