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Filet Mignon Steak Pizzaiola

By Kim Hardesty

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Tender filet mignon with garlic parmesan butter, zesty tomato sauce, and sautéed vegetables make steak pizzaiola feel new again in this great keto recipe.

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This deconstructed Filet Mignon Steak Pizzaiola is a standout Italian meal. #steakpizzaiola #pizzaiola #filetmignon #lowcarb #keto

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Every year I develop a delicious steak recipe for Valentine’s Day. Last year I shared a delicious Steak and Shrimp Surf and Turf menu with spinach artichoke dip. A few years ago I shared a delicious Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce flavored with fresh thyme.

This year, I developed two amazing recipes instead of one: this deconstructed Filet Mignon Steak Pizzaiola and a fantastic Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce and rosemary roasted rutabagas. Both are stand-out dishes sure to make your significant other stand-up and take notice!

What is Steak Pizzaiola?

Steak pizzaiola is traditionally prepared by searing a less expensive cut of beef and braising it until tender, in a tomato sauce flavored with garlic and olive oil. Many Italian-American restaurants fill-out the dish with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. To expedite the dish, restaurants pan sear a nice piece of steak (like a NY strip), then quickly finish it in house red sauce.

I, too, make my steak pizzaiola with peppers and mushrooms, but I have also seen recipes made with olives and even capers instead. Some people like to top their steak with Marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pizza toppings. It’s all good.

Filet mignon steak pizzaiola with garlic Parmesan butter and sauteed peppers and mushrooms.

The Best Steak for Steak Pizzaiola

The best cut for braising is chuck. I love it, but make sure to cut off the extra fat. It’s awesome cooked in a slow cooker or even an instant pot. But, for a quick version I think the best steak for steak pizzaiola is New York Strip or RibEye. Both have nice flavor and can stand a few minutes in the sauce before getting too tough and dry. It’s best to pre-cook these steaks rare on the stove in a pan, then finish cooking them in the sauce.

Deconstructed Steak Pizzaiola

You can get all of those great tastes of this Italian-American classic by making this deconstructed version. The filet mignon is flavored by a garlic parmesan compound butter. A good quality jarred sauce like Rao’s Arrabiatta is not only delicious but saves time. Thin strips of peppers and sliced mushrooms cook quickly while the steak rests. The whole meal comes together in about 30 minutes.

NOTE: Advance preparation of the vegetables makes this dish go even faster.

Filet mignon steak pizzaiola with garlic Parmesan butter and sauteed peppers and mushrooms.

What to Serve With Steak Pizzaiola

In a restaurant, steak pizzaiola is often served with pasta. Since this is a low carb blog, I served the peppers and mushrooms that would normally be in the sauce, as the side. A nice green salad with a vinaigrette dressing rounds out the meal without providing extra carbs.

NOTE:

I suggest using an electronic oven-proof thermometer to cook your filet perfectly. If you don’t have a thermometer here is a guideline. See a more detailed chart in my Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce.

For 1 1/4 inch thick Filet Mignon cook at 375 F.:

  • Rare – 10 minutes
  • Medium Rare – 12 minutes
  • Medium – 15 minutes
Filet mignon steak pizzaiola with garlic Parmesan butter and sauteed peppers and mushrooms.

Filet Mignon Steak Pizzaiola

Tender filet mignon with garlic parmesan butter, zesty tomato sauce, and sautéed vegetables make steak pizzaiola feel new again in this great keto recipe.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: steak pizzaiola
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

Filet Mignon Steaks

  • 2 Filet Mignon Steaks (6 oz each) (170 g)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, divided
  • Salt & pepper

Peppers and Mushrooms:

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper, cut into strips (2 oz/ 56 g)
  • 1/2 Green bell pepper, cut into strips (2 oz/ 56 g)
  • 1/4 cup Onion, thinly sliced (1 oz/ 28 g)
  • 4 oz Sliced mushrooms (113 g)
  • 2 tbsp Dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh thyme leaves

Garlic Parmesan Butter (you will have some left over)

  • 2 oz Unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, finely grated (use the good stuff)
  • 1/4 tsp Raw garlic, grated

Red Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Rao’s Arrabiatta Sauce (or any other low carb sauce)

Extras:

  • Oven safe frying pan
  • Electronic Meat Thermometer (worth its weight in gold)
  • Fine microplane grater (LOVE mine)

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Let the steaks come to room temperature for 30 minutes. If they try to spread out flat, use a piece of baking twine to gird them. (Tie it around the middle of the meat (like a belt) and made a knot.) Meanwhile slice the vegetables and make the Garlic Parmesan Butter. Preheat oven to 375 F and place rack to middle position.

Garlic Parmesan Butter:

  • Mix the softened butter with the grated Parmesan cheese and grated garlic until completely combined. Spoon onto a piece of cling film and shape/roll into a log, using the cling film to help. Refrigerate until needed.

Filet Mignon:

  • Place an oven-safe frying pan over medium high heat. Rub the entire surface of each filet mignon with some of the olive oil. Salt and pepper all sides. Remember – protein loves salt.
  • When the pan is hot (a drop of water will skip across the surface), add the remaining olive oil and quickly tilt the pan to distribute. Put the steaks in the pan and sear for 1 1/2 – 2 minutes (thinner steaks will take less time). 
  • Flip the steaks and place the thermometer (set to your preferred internal temperature) into one of the steaks. Place the pan in the oven and cook until the timer goes off. Remove the steaks to a plate and tent with foil as they rest. (Don’t have a thermometer, see the post.)

Peppers and Mushrooms:

  • Put the hot pan back on the stove over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil, the onions, and the peppers. Saute the vegetables (stirring to prevent burning) for 2-3 minutes. Then, add the wine and mushrooms. Saute for 2-3 minutes more, stirring the fresh thyme into the vegetables at the very end. Remove to serving dish.

Sauce:

  • Turn off the heat and add the red sauce to the pan to warm it up and pick up residual flavors.

Plating:

  • Divide the sauce between two plates, making a circle. Place the steaks in the middle of the sauce. Add 1 tbsp of Parmesan butter to the top of each. Divide the vegetables between the two plates. Net Carbs Per Serving: 7.2 g
  • NOTE: If you enjoy larger meals, serve with a green salad. The bread in the photos is my Low Carb Focaccia recipe.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Filet Mignon Steak Pizzaiola
Amount Per Serving
Calories 580 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Cholesterol 150mg50%
Sodium 1233mg54%
Carbohydrates 8.8g3%
Fiber 1.6g7%
Protein 40g80%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.8g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Fiber: 1.6g
Steak And Shrimp Surf And Turf

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Romantic Filet Mignon Dinner for Two takes about 30 minutes to prepare and is a great low carb meal. | Low Carb, Gluten-free., Primal/Paleo, Keto, THM

Filet Mignon with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce

About Kim Hardesty

Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. ashok

    August 15, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

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    • Kim Hardesty

      August 16, 2021 at 8:23 am

      I’m so glad you tried it and liked it Ashok. I’m sure your friends will appreciate it, too. Have a wonderful week. -Kim

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  2. Samantha

    June 18, 2019 at 1:31 pm

    Of all the low carb blogs, I come to yours the most. Thank you for sharing your recipes. Another winner!

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