Smothered Filet Mignon
Description
This filet mignon recipe cooks marinated steak on the grill, topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese for the perfect flavor combination.
Ingredients
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4 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
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seasoned salt to taste
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cracked black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons dried rosemary
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 cups onion slices
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Directions
1
Season steaks with seasoned salt and black pepper; arrange in a single layer in a large baking dish. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and rosemary together in a bowl; pour over steaks and turn to coat. Marinate for up to 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices; cook until soft, then stir in sugar. Continue cooking until onion slices are caramelized; set aside.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for two-zone grilling, heating one side to high and one side to medium; lightly oil the grate.
4
Cook steaks on hotter side of grill for 10 minutes, turning once. When steaks are almost done, move to cooler side of grill. Top each steak with 1/4 each caramelized onions and blue cheese. Close the lid; cook until cheese is melted.