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Sliced Marry Me Steak in a creamy sauce with herbs and spinach, served in a black skillet.

Marry Me Steak

Author: Mandy Applegate
Marry Me Steak is a one-skillet dinner of seared filet mignon in a creamy garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce. It's special enough for a date night but easy enough for a weeknight, and the steak and sauce store well for leftovers.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Marry Me Steak
Servings: 2
Calories: 627kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 filet mignon steaks
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning extra for sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • Fresh basil for garnish
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Instructions

  • Pat the steaks dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    2 filet mignon steaks, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Salt and pepper
  • Heat a skillet (cast iron works best) over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil, then sear the steaks for about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • In the same skillet, add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the beef broth, scraping up the brown bits. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, extra Italian seasoning, and paprika.
    ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 6 garlic cloves, ½ cup beef broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Return the steaks to the skillet and let everything gently simmer. Slice the steaks if desired and nestle them back into the sauce.
    1 cup fresh spinach
  • Top with fresh basil. Serve hot with your favorite side — pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
    Fresh basil

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most even sear.
  • Pull the steaks after searing and let them finish in the sauce so they do not overcook.
  • Keep the sauce at a simmer, not a boil, so the cream does not split.
  • Slice the steaks before returning them to the sauce so they soak up more flavor.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan or mozzarella at the end for a richer sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 1245mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3677IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 4mg
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