# Blue Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon with Port Wine Sauce > [!metadata]- Metadata > **Published:** [[2025-10-27|October 27, 2025]] > **Key Ingredients:** Blue Cheese, Filet Mignon, Port Wine, Thyme > **Tags:** #🌐 #recipe #beef #steak #American #fine-dining ![[00 - Meta/Attachments/Recipes/blue-cheese-crusted-filet-mignon-with-port-wine-sauce.jpg]] A sophisticated steak dish featuring tender filet mignon topped with a blue cheese crust and served with a rich port wine sauce. ## Preparation Time - **Prep:** 10 mins - **Cook:** 25 mins - **Rest:** 15 mins - **Total:** 50 mins - **Servings:** 4 ## Ingredients ### For Port Wine Sauce - 1 tablespoon butter - ½ cup minced white onion - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme - ¾ cup low-sodium beef broth - ½ cup port wine ### For Steaks - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 4 filet mignon steaks (1½ inch thick) ### For Blue Cheese Crust - ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese - ¼ cup panko bread crumbs ## Instructions 1. **Prepare port wine sauce:** - Melt butter in skillet over medium heat - Add onion, garlic, and thyme - Cook until onion is tender - Add beef broth, scraping pan bottom - Stir in port wine - Reduce to about ½ cup - Set aside (can be made ahead) 2. **Cook steaks:** - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) - Heat oil in oven-safe skillet over high heat - Sear steaks on both sides until brown - Transfer pan to oven - Roast about 15 minutes for medium-rare (145°F/63°C) 3. **Add cheese crust:** - Remove steaks from oven - Transfer to baking sheet - Mix panko crumbs and blue cheese - Top each steak with cheese mixture 4. **Finish and serve:** - Preheat broiler - Broil 3-4 minutes until cheese is browned - Let rest 15 minutes - Serve with warm port wine sauce ## Notes - **Make Ahead:** Port wine sauce can be prepared a day in advance - **Doneness:** Adjust cooking time based on preferred doneness (145°F for medium-rare) - **Cheese:** Use high-quality blue cheese for best results