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Filet Mignon Shaken Beef

A recipe for Filet Mignon Shaken Beef! Pieces of filet mignon are shaken in a wok with a red wine sauce and served with tomato wedges.
Course Main
Cuisine Vietnamese
Keyword beef, filet mignon, Vietnam, Vietnamese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

Beef:

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 pound filet mignon cut into 1 inch cubes

Red Wine Sauce:

  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup Maggi seasoning sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For serving:

  • 6 garlic cloves minced, about 4 teaspoons
  • 1 large red onion sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes peeled and cut into 6 wedges each, for garnish
  • Roasted potatoes or a bed of lettuce for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the oil with the cornstarch, salt, pepper, and oyster sauce (if using).
  • Mix well. Add the steak and toss well to coat. Cover the bowl and set it aside for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the red wine sauce:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the red wine, Maggi sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Cover the bowl and set aside. Note: As we only use 2 tablespoons for each serving, you can save the extra wine sauce for future meals or increase the amount of meat.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  • When the oil is hot (a small piece of garlic dropped in it will sizzle instantly), reduce the heat to medium. Add half of he marinated steak and sear for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for 1 minute on the other side.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of the minced garlic and shake the pan for 30 seconds. Then add 2 tablespoons of the red wine sauce and cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan continuously. The meat will be nicely browned and medium rare. Cook longer for more well-done meat. Spoon the steak onto a serving plate.
  • Repeat the process with the other half of the steak and the remaining garlic. Note: You don't want to overcrowd the pan, as it is important to keep the wok very hot for tender and flavorful steak.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add the onion. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, until the onion is soft and fragrant.
  • Spoon the onion over the meat and serve hot with the tomato wedges.