Smoked Filet Mignon

Jay Pisculli, Head Chef and Co-Owner

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Ingredients:

FONDANT POTATO
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 Russet Potatoes
2 cups Chicken Stock
2 tbsp. Butter
Salt & Pepper

MUSHROOM PUREE
2 shallots, Peeled and sliced
2 cups Crimini Mushrooms, Quartered
½ cup Heavy Cream
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp Butter
Salt & Pepper

RICOTTA HORSERADISH CRÈME
½ gallon milk
Juice of 1 ½ lemons
Horseradish

FILET MIGNON
10 oz Center Cut Filet

Directions:

Fondant Potato

  • Cut Potatoes into 1.5 to 2 inch Cubes
  • Season with Salt and Pepper
  • Pat dry and sear in pan with Vegetable oil on high heat
  • Once color develops on one side, Flip Potatoes
  • Add Chicken Stock and butter to the pan, place in
  • 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through

Mushroom Puree

  • Add Vegetable oil to preheated pan
  • Place Shallot and Mushrooms to pan until caramelization develops
  • Deglaze pan with Heavy cream, remembering to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the pan.
  • Add Butter then cook until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly.
  • Place all contents in blender and blend until smooth.

Ricotta Horseradish Creme

  • Heat milk to just under a boil on the stove. (190 degrees F)
  • Add Lemon juice and stir until milk curdles into curds and whey.
  • Strain off the curds in a colander and add to food processor.
  • Mix until smooth adding a splash of heavy cream if necessary.
  • Add salt, pepper and horseradish to taste.

Filet Mignon

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Preheat a heavy bottomed pan such as a cast iron until extremely hot.
  • Season your steak heavily with salt and pepper (thick steaks need more than thin)
  • Add a touch of oil to the pan and sear on both sides until a brown crust has developed.
  • Place steak and pan into the oven until it reaches a temperature of 115-120 degrees.
  • Rest Steak for 10 minutes until it rises to 125 degrees for Medium Rare.