Pan seared filet mignon with red wine sauce and haricot vert

By greeneyes718

Ingredients

• Pan seared Filet Mignon:
• 2 filet mignons (about 1 1/2 inches thick each)
• 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tbsp shallots,minced
• 1 tsp flour
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley.minced
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• salt and pepper
• Haricot Vert:
• 3/4 lb. green beans(skinny french ones,if you can find them),trimmed
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 shallot,minced
• 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

FIlet Mignon:

-In a bowl,mix broth,red wine,shallots,flour,and mustard
-Heat a heavy duty skillet over medium heat
-Season steaks with salt and pepper,then sear for 3 min on each side for medium-rare(add 1-2 min per side for well done)
-Transfer to a plate,and tent with foil
-Pour wine mixture into hot pan,and bring to a boil for 1 min
-Stir in butter and parsley,and boil 1-2 min
-Pour sauce over steaks and serve


Haricot Vert:

-Prepare an ice water bath(fill a large bowl with cold water and ice)
-Boil water in a large pot then add green beans and cook 2 minutes
-Drain beans,and plunge into water to stop the cooking
-In a skillet,heat butter over medium heat
-Add shallots,and saute 3 min
-Add tomatoes,and cook 2 min
-Add beans,lemon zest,salt,pepper
-Cook until beans are heated through(about 5 min)