Filet Mignon Medallions (Beef Tenderloin) Recipe

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Filet Mignon Medallions (Beef Tenderloin)
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

  1. PREPARATION
  2. According to Wikipedia, the same cut of beef can be called Chateaubriand, tournedos, filet de bouef (French), Medallians, Tenderloin Steak (USA), or Fillet Steak (UK and Ireland).
  3. The two secrets to this simple recipe are (1) a grill pan, and (2) RESISTING the temptation to turn the steak too frequently. (A grill pan is a large saute pan that has raised grill ridges.) I've grilled filet mignon before, and it's terrific, but this is one of the few cases where I actually prefer the grill pan - it sears with a moister method than grilling - it cooks nearer to its own juices, making it less likely to dry out.
  4. Place the pan over medium high heat, and allow to come up to temperature (approximately 4-5 minutes). Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and tilt it around to cover the pan. Slice medallions in very consistent-thickeness slices, approximately 1 inch thick. Cover with ample ground course salt and pepper.
  5. Place tournedos (fillets), putting them down away from you, one by one, into the pan. DO NOT DISTURB them for 3 minutes. Lift with tongs and flip. Wait another 2-3 minutes. Rotate 45 degrees, and sear for another 2 minutes. Flip again to complete the grill marks, and cook another 1-2 minutes. I like my steaks medium, and I carefully watch the color on the outside - remove them from the grill pan when there is still a faint pink line in the center. Tonight I found that cooking time for me was about 5-6 minutes total.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 923.24 Kcal (3865 kJ)
Calories from fat 1231.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 136.84g 211%
Cholesterol 453.5mg 151%
Sodium 2721mg 113%
Protein 136.05g 272%
Iron 997.7mg 5543%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 191.74 Kcal (803 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.42g 211%
Cholesterol 94.18mg 151%
Sodium 565.11mg 113%
Protein 28.26g 272%
Iron 207.2mg 5543%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.9
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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