Description
A classic dish featuring tender filet mignon, creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and fresh garden carrots, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 filet mignon steaks
- 4 large potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup garden carrots
- Gravy (jarred or homemade)
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and mash with minced garlic, butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove from heat and let rest.
- Sauté the garden carrots in the same skillet until tender and vibrant in color.
- To serve, plate the filet mignon, add a scoop of garlic mashed potatoes topped with gravy, and arrange sautéed carrots on the side.
Notes
Consider adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the mashed potatoes for extra flavor. Store leftovers in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: filet mignon, garlic mashed potatoes, steak dinner, elegant meal, comfort food