Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Gooey Good Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (266)

Cook Time:
18 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 18 min
Total:: 28 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter
6 (5 to 6-ounce) filet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

Directions

Boil the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Cook the steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a baking sheet. Crumble the cheese over the steaks and broil just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with pepper.

Transfer the steaks to plates. Drizzle the balsamic sauce around the steaks and serve.

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recipe Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese
natalie new york, NY 11-09-2009
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cooked to perfection, seriously
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

if you like a perfect medium rare filet, then follow these directions exactly (even including the size of the filets you... buy). however, don't make the mistake i made with the syrup - i walked away for literally one minutes while the syrup was simmering away, and just like that, it was burning and my kitchen was filling with smoke. when this syrup burns, it hardens immediately, so i had to throw out the mug that i poured all the syrup into (i made the split decision to save my saucepan rather than a mug). so yeah, sounds obvious, but this is definitely one of those things where you don't want to leave the kitchen at all!Read more
recipe Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese
null null, null 11-03-2009
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Delicious GORMET meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so simple and easy to make. It is absolutely delicious and looks gorgeous with the syrup drizzled across the top. ... This is definitely a go-to meal to impress guests. We like our steak medium, so I did 5 min per side. Also, watch the syrup near the end!! I left the kitchen for 2 minutes and the syrup was overcooked. It still tasted great but was too thick and very slightly burnt. Read more
recipe Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese
Sherelle Baltimore, MD 10-11-2009
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Really simple but really good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my husband on his birthday and he called about 5 people to let them know what he was eating (I made bacon... wrapped scallops too). He would like for me to cook it for friends or family members but of course filet mignon is way too expensive for me to do that.Read more
recipe Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese
C.N. Tallahassee, FL 09-02-2009
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Little Effort, Great Taste, Nice Presentation!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I entertain a lot and always work hard to prepare menus that will please my guest. This is one of the easiest recipes I have... EVER used and still receive praise on the meal. It has allowed me to enjoy my company knowing that all will be pleased with their meal and I am not exhausted preparing it! Beautiful, professional presentation.Read more
recipe Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese
Stanley philadelphia, PA 08-18-2009
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OMG!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Being a 30 yr old male. My mother always made my meals. I have moved out and been trying to cook. I must say this is a great... quick dish. Thank youRead more
recipe Filet Mignon with Balsamic Syrup and Goat Cheese
veronica burbank, CA 08-18-2009
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A carnivore's dream!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe on a total fluke for my Dad & Husband. They both RAVED about it and said that the cheese just topped the... delicious steak off. I am definitely going to maket this again. The bitter sweet taste of the syrup with the cheese just made this steak to-die-for. putting it in my stash of "win brownie points" recipes! haRead more