Gorgonzola Steak Recipe With Cabernet Sauvignon

This delicious gorgonzola steak recipe perfectly complements Anselmo Vineyard’s Cabernet Sauvignon.

Filet Mignon with California Cabernet Sauce and Gorgonzola Butter

Gorgonzola Butter

1. ½ cup butter
2. ½ cup gorgonzola cheese
3. 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
4. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
5. 1 teaspoon lemon juice
6. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
7. Tabasco sauce

Cabernet Sauce

1. 1 tablespoon of butter
2. 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
3. ½ teaspoon minced garlic
4. 1 bay leaf
5. 1 cup cabernet wine
6. 1 cup demi-glace
7. ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

6 (10oz each) filet mignons

STEP 1:For Gorgonzola Butter, whip butter and cheese until very light; stir in remaining ingredients. Pipe roses onto parchment with star tip; or press into small butter molds; chill.

STEP 2: For Cabernet Sauce, melt 1 tablespoon butter in small skillet; add shallot, garlic and bay leaf. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 6 minutes. Add wine; stir to remove browned bits from pan. When wine is reduced by half add demi-glace. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf. Add thyme. Keep warm.

STEP 3: Heat grill or grill pan. Season filets with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness (5 minutes per side for medium) Serve with Cabernet Sauce and Gorgonzola Butter.

This recipe makes 6 servings.