🍴 Filet Mignon in Mushroom Wine Sauce 🍷

**A Decadent Delight for Special Evenings: Perfect for Romantic Dinners or Celebratory Meals at Home!**

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 
- 🍄 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 
- 🧂 Salt and pepper, to taste 
- 🥣 1 cup beef broth 
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced 
- 🍷 1/2 cup dry red wine 
- 🥩 2 6 oz filet mignon steaks, about 1-1.5 inches thick 
- 🌿 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 
- 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil 
- 🍯 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional) 
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 
1. Season both sides of the filet mignon steaks generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steaks and sear each side for about 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness. Remove steaks and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and add sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and tender. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce the wine.
5. Add beef broth, thyme, and Dijon mustard (if using). Let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Return the steaks to the skillet, spooning the mushroom wine sauce over them. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat the steaks through.
7. Serve the filet mignon with additional sauce spooned over the top and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: Approximately 550 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an even more flavorful sauce, allow the red wine to reduce by half before adding the beef broth.
- If you prefer your steak well-done, extend the initial searing time by a few minutes per side.
- Thyme can be substituted with rosemary for a different flavor profile.

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 2

Enjoy crafting this luxurious dish that promises to be as fulfilling as it is flavorsome! Perfect for creating a memorable dining experience right at your own table.