Filet Mignon with Balsamic Glaze

Special occasion? You can't go wrong with melt in your mouth filet mignon. This simple recipe will let you enjoy the tender cut meat in all its delicious glory.


2 (4-6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons apple juice

Directions

1. Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over both sides of each steak, and sprinkle with salt to taste.

2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place steaks in hot pan, and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and apple juice. Cover, and cook for 4 minutes on each side, basting with sauce when you turn the meat over.

3. Remove steaks to two warmed plates, spoon one tablespoon of glaze over each, and serve immediately.