Tournedos Con Salsa Chipotle Filet Mignon in Chipotle Sauce
Elevate your dinner menu with Tournedos Con Salsa Chipotle, a luxurious filet mignon dish bathed in a rich, smoky chipotle cream sauce. Perfectly seared tenderloin steaks are paired with the bold flavors of chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, and a touch of lime for an irresistible balance of spice and creaminess. This recipe combines sophisticated ingredients like heavy cream and beef stock with a simple, yet elegant cooking technique, ensuring restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's an ideal centerpiece for special occasions or a gourmet weeknight treat. Serve these juicy steaks draped in velvety chipotle sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro for a meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) filet mignon (tenderloin steaks)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 pieces optional garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs
Instructions
Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with a paper towel. Season all sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the steaks. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking the steaks for an additional 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your desired doneness.
Remove the steaks from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm while preparing the chipotle sauce.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the chipotle peppers and mash them slightly with the back of a spoon. Stir in the heavy cream and beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet (this enhances the flavor). Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Return the steaks to the skillet, spooning the chipotle sauce over them, and let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Plate each steak, pouring a generous amount of the chipotle sauce over the top. Garnish with a sprig of cilantro if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 143.1 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.5 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 3370 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*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.
