This filet mignon with blue cheese butter makes the perfect low carb Valentine’s day dinner. The decadent butter and the tender beef are also very easy to prepare for a special occasion.
I like steak but I really, really like filet mignon. Of course I rarely buy it because it is expensive but hey, it’s Valentine’s day. Nothing makes it easier to have a low carb Valentine’s Day than to serve steaks and in this case filet. And to top it off, add some rich and decadent blue cheese butter. Seriously this could be one of my top 5 dinners of all time and best of all it takes very little time.
You want to start off with a nice piece of filet. These are 10 – 12 oz each and a good 2 inches thick which is perfect if you want a nice rare piece of steak. If you want to save a little money, you could cut these in half and have thinner steaks and they would be just as delicious. You just wouldn’t cook them as long. Also use a good cast iron skillet to sear the steaks and then finish them off in the oven. I have this one and I love it.
How To Cook The Perfect Filet Mignon
- First let the meat set out for 30 minutes.
- Next get your cast iron skillet nice and hot.
- Add butter and oil to the skillet.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the filets.
- Sear the steaks on both sides, approximately 3-5 minutes depending on thickness.
- Place in a 425 degree F oven for 5 minutes.
- Take out and let set for about 5 -10 minutes.
A pat of flavored butter is a great low carb way to make any protein or vegetable delicious. I have a yummy salmon with lemon herb butter recipe that you may like too. Mix your butter with any combination of herbs and spices and then freeze for later use. Just place on a steaming plate of asparagus or broccoli to add lots of flavor.
Blue Cheese Butter Recipe
- Mix 3 tablespoons of crumbled blue cheese with 4 oz of good butter.
- Spoon and press into a mold or ice cube tray.
- Freeze and then store in freezer.
- Let thaw before using.
- Place on steaks, fish, chicken or vegetables.
I served these with mushrooms. Simple saute baby portobello mushrooms in butter and season with salt and pepper. Let them get nice and brown for maximum flavor. I have rich cauliflower mash coming up that would be nice with this meal too. I hope you enjoy this low carb Valentine’s Day dinner. This is one of those days that eating low carb is easy. The nutrition for ½ steak (these really were big) and 1 pat of butter is:
1 butter pat = 79 cals / 8.4g fat / 0.1g carbs / 0.8g protein = 0.1g net carbs
½ steak (~5 oz) = 405 cals / 31.3g fat / 27.5g protein = 0 net carbs
Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter - low carb Valentine's Day Dinner
This filet mignon with blue cheese butter makes the perfect low carb Valentine's day dinner. The decadent butter and the tender beef are also very easy to prepare for a special occasion.
Ingredients
Blue Cheese Butter
- 3 tablespoons blue cheese
- 4 oz Kerry Gold butter
Filet Mignon
- 2 beef tenderloin filets (10-12oz each)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To Make the Blue Cheese Butter
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Mix 4 oz butter with blue cheese and spread into a mold or ice cube tray. Can also form a roll and wrap with plastic wrap and cut off pieces.
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Freeze and then take out of molds and place in a baggie to store in the freezer. Take out and thaw before using.
To Make the Filet
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Get a cast Iron skillet really hot and then add 1 tablespoon of oils and 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Liberally sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of steaks.
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Place into hot skillet and brown 3 minutes each side and then place into oven and bake for 5-7 minutes depending on thickness of meat.
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Place a pat of butter on steak and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
Erica says
This was a last minute decision to make for Valentines Day dinner tonight, and it did not disappoint! I was so nervous, my husband is a bit of a steak snob and this was my first time attempting a filet mignon and he loved it and thought it was cooked perfectly. Thank you for this recipe!
Denise says
Hi Erica,
So glad you liked it! You made my day so thank you for coming back to comment. Have a great weekend!
Debbie says
This is amazing!!!
*drop the mic*
Denise says
hahaha!
Veena Azmanov says
One of my weakness is meat cooked to perfection – pink and moist on the inside with delicious pan juices on the outside. Love blue cheese so this is my kinda dinner and yes, so perfect for Valentine’s day!
Denise says
Thanks Veena! Me too.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
We never go out to dinner for Valentine’s Day, except for this year. This year we are actually going to a gourmet cooking class. A professional chef will be guiding couples through cooking a delicious gourmet dinner for two. This recipe is the perfect “at home” special night…..and so much cheaper and more romantic for sure.
Denise says
Wow that sounds like fun! And while this would be romantic at home, it will be more of a family dinner this Valentine’s Day with my 13 yo boy eating with us. They are both my Valentine’s sweethearts anyway. 🙂
Jolina says
I’m not a big fan of steaks (I’m full by the second bite lol!) but my spouse is and this would be a wonderful surprise on Valentine. And that blue cheese butter looks and sounds divine. I may borrow your mushroom side idea too!
Denise says
We eat mushrooms like this all the time. Seriously all the time. My family and I love them and they are so simple.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
My heart is pitter pattering with contentment just looking at the steak and the rest. Your steak is done to perfection, just the way we like it. I love the silicone for the pats of butter. Adorable!!
Denise says
I actually got those molds from the dollar store along time ago! I use them for lots of things.
Ciao Chow Linda says
Those photos have my mouth watering. I think I have my Valentine’s meal planned, thanks to you.
Denise says
Great! They were tasty!
Veena Azmanov says
Now that looks like a dinner I would love to have on Valentine’s Day! Love filet mignon and blue cheese. Saving this for later.
Denise says
Hope you like them Veena!