How to make a filet mignon with the Thermomix?

Would you like to sublimate a filet mignon using your Thermomix to perfection? In this article, you’ll find all the tips and tricks you need to successfully prepare this emblematic dish and delight your guests with ease!

Preparing a filet mignon in the Thermomix is the ideal way to obtain a tasty, well-seasoned dish, without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply cut the filet mignon into medallions, chop the onion and garlic, and sauté in the Thermomix. Add the mushrooms, white wine and crème fraîche for a creamy sauce. Serve your filet mignon with a side dish of your choice. For an even tastier result, marinate the meat in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, salt and pepper before cooking in the Thermomix. Enjoy your meal!

Step	Board
1	Season the tenderloin generously for extra flavour.
2	Preheat Thermomix to recommended temperature for meat.
3	Sear the filet mignon in a hot frying pan before cooking in the Thermomix.
4	Monitor internal temperature with a thermometer for perfect cooking.
5	Let tenderloin rest before carving and serving.

Preparing the filet mignon

Preparing a filet mignon in the Thermomix is the ideal way to get a tasty, well-seasoned dish, without spending hours in the kitchen. Follow these simple steps for perfect results.

Ingredients:

• 1 pork tenderloin
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 200 g button mushrooms
• 200 ml fresh cream
• 100 ml white wine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions :

Take the tenderloin and cut into medallions about 2 cm thick. Season with salt and pepper.

Chop theonion and garlic cloves in the Thermomix bowl for 5 seconds on speed 5. Scrape down the sides with a spatula.

Add 2 tablespoons ofolive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes at 100°C, speed 1.

Add the filet mignon medallions to the bowl. Cook for 5 minutes at 100°C, reverse direction, spoon speed.

Clean and chop the button mushrooms. Add them to the bowl with the white wine. Cook for 8 minutes at 100°C, reverse direction, spoon speed.

Finally, add the crème fraîche and simmer for 5 minutes at 90°C, counterclockwise, spoon speed. Adjust the seasoning.

Serve your filet mignon with rice, pasta or seasonal vegetables.

Marinating meat

To prepare filet mignon with the Thermomix, start by choosing a good-quality piece of meat. Make sure it’s fresh and preferably local.

Cut the filet mignon into slices about 2 cm thick. This ensures even, rapid cooking.

When you’re ready to cook, it’s crucial to marinate the meat well to enhance the flavors. Prepare a marinade by mixing :

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Coat each slice of filet mignon with the marinade and leave to rest for at least 30 minutes. The longer the resting time, the more fragrant the meat will be.

Place the slices of filet mignon in the Thermomix steam basket. Add 500 ml of water to the Thermomix bowl. Program on varoma heat, speed 1, for 20 minutes.

Once cooked, check for doneness. The filet mignon should be tender and slightly pink throughout. Adjust cooking time if necessary.

For a complete meal, serve with steamed seasonal vegetables or a fresh salad. Enjoy your meal!

Prepare the marinade

To make a filet mignon with the Thermomix, start by preparing the marinade.

Choose fresh ingredients: olive oil, wholegrain mustard, garlic, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Mix together in a small bowl.

Cut the filet mignon into thick slices. Place them in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure each slice is well soaked.

Cover the dish with cling film and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
• Salt and pepper to taste

Once the marinade time has elapsed, place the filet mignon slices in the Thermomix basket. Add 500 ml of water to the Thermomix bowl.

Program for 25 minutes at Varoma temperature, speed 1.

After cooking, remove the filet mignon from the basket and serve with the sauce of your choice.

Cooking filet mignon

Preparing a filet mignon with the Thermomix is quick and easy. Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients: a 600 g pork tenderloin, a shallot, two cloves of garlic, 50 g butter, 100 ml white wine, 200 ml chicken stock, 100 ml crème fraîche, salt and pepper.

Start by chopping the shallot and garlic. Place them in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 5 seconds on speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.

Add the butter and sauté for 2 minutes at 100°C, speed 1. Meanwhile, cut the filet mignon into 2 cm-thick medallions.

When the shallot and garlic have browned, add the filet mignon medallions to the bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fry for 5 minutes at 100°C, spooning in reverse.

Pour in the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes at 100°C, spooning in reverse. This step will deglaze your preparation and add a touch of flavor to the filet mignon.

Add the chicken stock to the bowl and cook for 20 minutes at 90°C, spoon mode in reverse. Don’t forget to keep the lid closed to keep the heat and aromas inside.

Cooking filet mignon in the Thermomix is a key stage in obtaining tender, flavorful meat. Check regularly to prevent the meat from drying out. Once cooked, add the crème fraîche and blend gently for 2 minutes at 60°C, speed 1 in reverse. This will give the sauce a creamy texture.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. You can accompany this filet mignon with seasonal vegetables or fresh pasta, for a complete and balanced meal. The resulting sauce is rich and fragrant, ideal for impressing your guests, yet easy to make with the Thermomix.

Recommended accompaniments

Making filet mignon with the Thermomix is both simple and delicious. Follow these steps for a tasty, tender dish.

Start by preparing the ingredients:

• Pork tenderloin, about 600g
• 2garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 250 ml chicken stock
• 30 mlolive oil
• Salt and pepper

Take the filet mignon and cut into medallions about 2 cm thick.
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

In the Thermomix bowl, add the chopped garlic and onion. Blend on speed 5 for 5 seconds until chopped.

Add the olive oil to the bowl and brown at 100°C for 3 minutes on speed 1. Once the garlic and onion are golden-brown, add the filet mignon medallions and sauté at the same temperature for 4 minutes on reverse, speed 1.

Pour the chicken stock into the bowl. Cook for 20 minutes at 90°C, reverse, speed 1. Check the tenderness of the meat at the end of cooking. If necessary, cook for a few minutes longer.

Once cooked, remove the medallions and place on a serving dish. You can thicken the sauce by adding a tablespoon of cornstarch diluted in a little water. Blend at speed 4 for 30 seconds and serve the sauce over the medallions.

Recommended accompaniments

To accompany your filet mignon, here are a few ideas:

• Assorted steamed vegetables (carrots, green beans, broccoli)
• Homemade mashed potatoes
• Fried potatoes with garlic and parsley
• Gratin dauphinois
• Green beans with garlic and parsley
• Homemade ratatouille

You can also opt for a crunchy green salad or fresh pasta for a lighter option.

Stir-fried vegetables

To prepare a succulent filet mignon with the Thermomix, follow these steps:

1. Cut the filet mignon into thick slices and season with salt, pepper and herbes de Provence.

2. In the Thermomix bowl, add 20 g olive oil and heat at 120°C on speed 1 for 3 minutes.

3. Add the filet mignon slices to the bowl and brown at 120°C, spoon speed, reverse, for 5 minutes.

4. Add 200 g crushed tomatoes, 100 ml white wine and a chicken stock cube. Cook at 100°C, spoon speed, in reverse, for 20 minutes.

5. At the end of cooking, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. You can serve the filet mignon immediately, or keep it warm in the Thermomix.

To accompany your filet mignon, you can choose from a variety of side dishes:

Stir-fried vegetables

1. Peel and cut the vegetables of your choice (carrots, zucchinis, peppers, mushrooms) into medium-sized pieces.

2. In a hot frying pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until tender.

3. Season with salt, pepper and fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary.

Alternatively, you can cook the vegetables in the Thermomix:

1. Add 500 g of prepared vegetables to the Thermomix bowl with 20 g of butter or olive oil.

2. Bake at 100°C, speed 1, for 15 minutes.

Mashed potatoes

Filet mignon is a tender, flavorful piece of meat that lends itself perfectly to Thermomix cooking. Thanks to this appliance, you can achieve even, perfectly controlled cooking.
Here’s how to make an exquisite filet mignon.

Start by preparing your ingredients in advance to save time. You’ll need :

• 600 g filet mignon
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 50 g olive oil
• 200 g crushed tomatoes
• 200 g button mushrooms
• 200 ml chicken stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Peel and chop garlic and onion. Cut the filet mignon into medallions about 2 cm thick.

In the Thermomix bowl, add the garlic, onion and olive oil. Sauté for 5 minutes at 100°C, speed 1.

Add the sliced button mushrooms and cook for a further 5 minutes at the same temperature and speed.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Blend for 10 seconds at speed 3.

Place the filet mignon medallions in the Varoma and position it over the bowl. Steam for 20 minutes, Varoma temperature, speed 1.

Once cooked, arrange the filet mignon medallions on a platter. Reduce the mixture in the bowl to a smooth sauce for 30 seconds on speed 4.

Pour the sauce over the medallions of filet mignon and serve immediately with the accompaniments of your choice.

To enhance your filet mignon, here are a few ideas for accompaniments that go perfectly with this dish.

Mashed potatoes are a timeless classic and a wonderful accompaniment to filet mignon. Here’s a simple recipe to make with the Thermomix :

Ingredients:

• 800 g potatoes
• 350 ml milk
• 30 g butter
• Salt and pepper

Peel and chop the potatoes. Place them in the Thermomix cooking basket.

Add 500 ml water to the bowl and insert the cooking basket. Cook for 25 minutes at Varoma temperature, speed 1.

Remove the basket and drain the water from the bowl. Insert the whisk into the bowl and add the cooked potatoes.

Add milk, butter, salt and pepper. Blend on speed 3 for 2 minutes, until smooth and homogenous.

Serve hot with the filet mignon.

Red wine sauce

To make a delicious filet mignon with the Thermomix, start by preparing the ingredients. You’ll need :

• 500 g pork tenderloin
• 2 onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 30 g olive oil
• 200 g button mushrooms
• 100 ml white wine
• 200 ml fresh cream
• Salt and pepper

First, chop the onions and garlic in the Thermomix bowl, blending for 5 seconds at speed 5. Then sauté these ingredients with the olive oil for 5 minutes at 100°C, speed 1. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a further 10 minutes at 100°C, speed 1.

Place the filet mignon, cut into medallions, in the cooking basket. Pour the white wine into the bowl and place in the cooking basket. Cook for 20 minutes on Varoma, speed 1. Once cooked, remove the basket and keep the filet mignon warm.

To finalize the sauce, add the crème fraîche, salt and pepper to the bowl and cook for 5 minutes at 90°C, speed 2. Then blend for 30 seconds at speed 8 to obtain a smooth sauce.

Arrange the filet mignon medallions on a platter and top with the sauce.

To accompany filet mignon, you can choose from a wide variety of possibilities. Grilled vegetables, sautéed potatoes or a gratin dauphinois are perfect accompaniments. You can also opt for a green salad for a touch of freshness.

A red wine sauce is ideal to enhance this dish. To make this sauce, you’ll need :

• 200 ml red wine
• 2 shallots
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• Salt and pepper

Start by chopping the shallots and sautéing them in the butter in a saucepan until golden. Stir in the flour, then pour in the red wine and stock cube. Reduce over medium heat to a syrupy consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the sauce piping hot over the tenderloin, or on the side so that everyone can help themselves.

Q: What ingredients are needed to prepare a filet mignon with the Thermomix?

A: To prepare a filet mignon with the Thermomix, you’ll need pork or beef filet mignon, garlic, onions, white wine, chicken stock, crème fraîche, salt, pepper and herbs of your choice.

Q: How do I prepare a filet mignon with the Thermomix?

A: To prepare a filet mignon with the Thermomix, start by cooking the onions and garlic in the Thermomix bowl, then add the filet mignon and brown. Next, pour in the white wine and chicken stock, season and pressure-cook. Finally, add the crème fraîche and herbs, and serve hot.

Q: How long does it take to cook a filet mignon with the Thermomix?

A: Cooking time for a filet mignon with the Thermomix may vary according to the size of the piece of meat and your cooking preferences, but in general, allow between 20 and 30 minutes for preparation and cooking.