Valentine's Day Filet Mignon with District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS

Two 8-ounce filet mignon steaks
½ pound fingerling potatoes, rinsed and trimmed
1 small bunch asparagus
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¼ cup chicken stock
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper 

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, spread rinsed and trimmed fingerling potatoes in one layer; drizzle with olive oil then season with salt and pepper.  Roast for 30 - 45 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown.  While potatoes are roasting, rinse and trim tough ends of asparagus; set aside.  Season steaks on all sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a cast iron skillet medium high heat until pan is very hot, then add two tablespoons olive oil.  Add steaks to pan and allow to cook undisturbed for 4 minutes (set timer). Turn and cook another 4 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature of 135° F), 6 minutes for medium (140° F) or 9 minutes for medium-well (150° F). Remove steaks from pan and cover with foil.  While steaks are resting, add one tablespoon butter and ¼ cup chicken stock to steak pan, keeping flame on medium high.  Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 4 – 7 minutes, depending upon diameter of asparagus, until bright green and tender.  Serve potatoes, asparagus and steak immediately.

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