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Filet Mignon with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze
  • American
  • Dinner
  • Main
  • Gluten-Free
  • Date Night
  • Pan-Seared

Filet Mignon with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

This Filet Mignon with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze is an elegant, restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home. Tender, juicy steaks are seasoned and seared to perfection, then crowned with creamy goat cheese and finished under the broiler for a toasty, tangy topping. A rich balsamic glaze—sweet, savory, and deeply flavorful—ties everything together with a luxurious finish. Ideal for intimate dinner parties or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp glass of red wine. It's a showstopper that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.

5.0By Russell Toris
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Intermediate

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler

    Preheat the broiler to high.

  2. Make the balsamic glaze

    In a medium saucepan, combine the white sugar and balsamic vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Reduce the heat slightly and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about one-third of its original volume, approximately 20 minutes. Set aside.

  3. Season the steaks

    While the glaze is reducing, season each filet mignon steak with a pinch of flaky sea salt, ground black pepper, and ground cumin on both sides.

  4. Sear the steaks

    In a large oven-proof skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the crushed garlic cloves and rosemary sprig to the skillet. Add the seasoned steaks and sear for about 3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Baste the steaks with butter after flipping.

  5. Add and broil the goat cheese

    Crumble goat cheese evenly over the top of each steak. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for about 1 minute, or until the goat cheese is lightly browned and just melted. Optionally, use a kitchen torch to further toast the goat cheese for a golden finish.

  6. Rest and serve

    Remove the skillet from the oven and tent the steaks loosely with foil. Let them rest for about 2 minutes. Plate the steaks and drizzle generously with the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

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Recipe by

Russell Toris

@russell-toris