Filet Mignon with Chocolate Sauce is a meal that appears fancier than it is. A savory chocolate sauce is prepared and served over filet mignon steak for a rich, umami flavor.
Update: This recipe was originally posted in October 2018 as part of the Choctoberfest event. The recipe and photos have been updated and republished in January 2022.
Chocolate sauce for meat? I know, I know, but just hear me out here. Chocolate can help to enhance the rich flavor of beef and can be found in a lot of Mexican stew recipes.
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What is filet mignon with chocolate sauce?
Filet Mignon is one of the most expensive cuts of beef. It's cut from the tenderloin, which is beneath the ribs on the cow. It is the most tender cut of steak you can get, which is why it is so expensive.
The chocolate sauce is made with dark chocolate, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and other flavors to create a rich, Unami style flavor which pairs really nicely with the tender cut of beef.
Ingredients
- filet mignon
- olive oil
- dark chocolate
- beef stock
- Worcestershire sauce
- shallot
- cornstarch and water
- salt and pepper
Instructions
First, season your steak. Season both sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper. Set aside and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Then, preheat your grill or oven to broil. Cook the steaks for 4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees (for medium rare). Remove from the heat, transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
Next, prepare your sauce. Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in the shallot and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Then whisk in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Once the liquid is simmering, pour in the cornstarch slurry and whisk for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate, whisking until smooth. Add additional salt to taste.
Finally, serve the steak with chocolate sauce. Plate the steaks and drizzle the chocolate sauce on top, or spoon the sauce onto the plate and add the steak on top. Serve immediately.
Substitutions and Serving Suggestions
- Red wine and balsamic vinegar are common pairings when creating a sauce with chocolate or in sauces for beef. Replace the beef broth with equal parts red wine or with half balsamic vinegar and half beef stock. Note: this will change the flavor of the original recipe sauce, but it is still tasty.
- Soy sauce or A1: Worcestershire and/or salt can be replaced in the recipe with either soy sauce or A1 as both have rich, salty flavors that lend well to the overall taste of this sauce.
- Fresh herbs: Herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage all pair really nicely with steak, so add in some of those if you have them on hand.
Steak and potatoes is such a classic pairing - baked potatoes (or sweet potatoes), Parmesan Parsley Roasted Potatoes, or Perfect Creamy Mashed Potatoes. Green veggies like Grilled Lemon Parmesan Asparagus or Garlic Parmesan Green Beans go great with steak, as does Brown Sugar and Thyme Roasted Carrots.
If you're looking to impress someone with a recipe that sounds more difficult than it is, maybe say for Valentine's Day, their birthday or even just because - you should absolutely try out this Filet Mignon with Chocolate sauce recipe! It's not only unexpected, but delicious!
FAQ's
Yes! Dark chocolate can help to enhance the flavor of beef, like this chocolate sauce does when paired over filet.
Sometimes you can find "filet tails" which are the end pieces of a tenderloin. Because they're not as pretty as the steak, they are usually a decent bit cheaper.
Before cooking, letting a steak sit at room temperature helps to create a better sear on the meat when cooking. Letting a steak rest after cutting keeps the juices inside, creating a juicier, more flavorful steak.
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Recipe
Filet Mignon with Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 12 oz filet mignon 2 steaks, approx. 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season both sides of the filet mignon with salt and pepper. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.12 oz filet mignon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high heat, or preheat your oven to broil (500 degrees).
- Place steaks on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Place steaks on a plate and cover with foil.
- In a small saucepan, add the olive oil over medium high heat. Once shimmering, add in the shallot and cook, stirring frequently for 2-3 minutes or until softened.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon shallot
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk together the water and cornstarch into a slurry.1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 2 tablespoon water
- Once mixture is simmering, add in the slurry mixture, whisking constantly until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in chocolate, stirring until fully melted.1 oz. dark chocolate
- Plate steaks and serve chocolate sauce on top.
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Farrah
I love the sound of that sauce!! This looks amazing!