Ingredients:
Valentines Dinner
- 2 Filet Mignons
- 1 Tbsp. Char Crust Roasted Garlic Peppercorn
- 2 Tbsp Butter, divided
Parmesan Mash
- 3 Russet Potatoes
- Cups of Milk
- 5 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
Caramelized Compound Butter
- 1 Sweet Onion
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 stick Butter
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley
- 1/2 Tbsp. Roasted Garlic Peppercorn
Instructions:
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Season your filets with Char Crust Roasted Garlic Peppercorn seasoning. Place into an air tight bag with a Tbsp of butter. Sous Vide for 1 hour at 132 degrees. You can also place these in the oven at 225 degrees for an hour, this will give similar results.
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While steaks are cooking, caramelize the onions. Let them cook then add to butter and mix. Next add parsley and seasoning. Roll into a log and place in the freezer to set.
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Now, cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Place into a pot and cover with just enough milk to cover them. Turn on the heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes until fork tender. Remove the potatoes, add butter, Parmesan, and salt. Mix until desired constancy is reached.
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After an hour, the filets should be ready for their sear! Remove steaks from the oven, or the sous vide bath. Sear them over high heat in a cast iron skillet with a little bit of oil. Sear for 1 minutes then flip. Baste with butter for an additional minute. Place on a cutting board, top with a slice of compound butter, and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve with extra compound butter, mashed potatoes, a green of your choice, and enjoy!