Filet Mignon With Shallot Sauce and Crispy Onions

4 (8 ounce) filet mignon steaks 1 Sauce: Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, and peppercorn to the hot pan and[...]

1 1/8 cups red wine (cabernet or pinot noir) 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 shallot , peeled and halved 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 12 pieces salt &[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces shallots , halved 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup beef stock 1 tablespoon fresh[...]