Happy Monday! Ok that was a joke but soon Jen and I will be in Vegas for the 4th of July weekend for a much needed getaway. For tonight’s dinner I made smothered filet mignon which I have had tons of request for other recipes for filet of steak. So tonight, your voices have been heard, and your request has been answered.

Let’s Cook!

Smothered Filet Mignon

2 filet mignon

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1-1/2 teaspoons butter

1 cup red onion slices

1/2 teaspoon sugar

2 ounces blue cheese (Maytag), crumbled

salt and pepper, to taste

Season steaks with salt and pepper and place in a small baking dish. In a bowl whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, and rosemary.

Pour mixture over filets, coat each side. Marinate for 30 minutes at room tempature.

While the filets are marinating, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion slices in the butter until soft, then stir in sugar. Continue to cook until onions are caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat grill on high heat. While the grill is heating, crumble the blue cheese and put into a bowl.  We had some Maytag blue cheese, which really makes a big difference from the pre-crumbled stuff you buy in the plastic containers.  The flavor of the cheese is worth the splurge here.

Place the steaks on the grill and cook for 6 – 8 minutes per side, turning only once.

When the steaks are about done, turn the heat to low. Top each steak with carmaelized onions.

Then top with blue cheese.

Close the lid, and continue cooking until the cheese is melted. Time to plate.

Here is the close-up:

What better way to end your Monday than to enjoy a filet smothered? Oh let’s not forget about the wine!

Happy Cooking!