Peppered Filet Mignons with Mushroom Bourbon Sauce

Elevate your dinner table with these decadent Peppered Filet Mignons with Mushroom Bourbon Sauce—a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfectly seared, tender filet mignons are encrusted with freshly cracked black pepper for a bold, savory crust, then topped with a rich, creamy mushroom bourbon sauce. The sauce, made with sautéed cremini mushrooms, aromatic shallots and garlic, and a splash of premium bourbon, adds luxurious depth to every bite. Balanced with heavy cream and finished with fresh parsley, this dish is a showstopper for special occasions or elegant date nights. Ready in under an hour and sure to impress, this gourmet recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables and buttery mashed potatoes. Keywords: filet mignon recipe, mushroom bourbon sauce, steak dinner ideas, gourmet recipes, special occasion meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 ounces each) filet mignons
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup bourbon (good quality)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the filet mignons dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt. Press the freshly ground black pepper onto the steaks, coating them generously.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium-high heat until the butter melts and starts to foam.

Step 3

Sear the filets in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting the time based on your preferred doneness. Use tongs to hold the steaks upright and sear the edges briefly. Remove the steaks and let them rest on a plate tented with foil.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, sauté the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned and softened.

Step 6

Carefully add the bourbon to the skillet. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the alcohol cook off while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Add the beef broth and simmer for another 5 minutes or until the liquid has reduced by half.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.

Step 9

Plate the steaks and spoon the mushroom bourbon sauce generously over each one. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1650.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2998.1

Total Fat 155.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 813.3mg	0%
Sodium 1987.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 222.1g	0%

Vitamin D 28IU	0%
Calcium 159.4mg	0%
Iron 26.5mg	0%
Potassium 3914.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.9%

Protein: 37.3%

Carbs: 3.8%