Filet Mignon With Goat Cheese and Balsamic Reduction

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter

• 6 (5 ounce)  filet mignon steaks (each about 1-inch thick)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Boil the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a heavy small saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Cook the steaks to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.

6. 6

   Transfer the steaks to a baking sheet.

7. 7

   Crumble the cheese over the steaks and broil just until the cheese melts, about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with pepper.

9. 9

   Transfer the steaks to plates. Drizzle the balsamic sauce around the steaks and serve.