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Filet Mignon with Peppercorn-Orange Sauce

Source: Meals Matter
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Great for entertaining

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Meal Type: Entree

Ingredients

Sauce:
2 tsp Grated orange rind
1/4 cup Fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Honey
1/2 cup Coarsely chopped green onions
1/2 cup Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons Drained brine-packed green peppercorns
1 Garlic clove, peeled
2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp Sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 tsp Salt

Steak:
12 (4 oz) beef tenderloin steak
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
Cooking spray
Cilantro sprigs

Preparation
Prepare grill.

To prepare sauce, combine the first 7 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 6 minutes). Cool. Place the onions, cilantro, peppercorns, garlic and oil in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add orange juice mixture, sesame seeds and 1/2 tsp salt; pulse to combine. Set aside.

To prepare steaks, sprinkle the beef with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper. Place steaks on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve steaks with sauce. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Cook's Notes
Sauce can be made ahead of time. 12 servings (serving size: 1 steak and about 1 tablespoon sauce).

Nutrition Information
Calories: 208 ; Total Fat: 9.1g ; Saturated Fat: 3.1g ; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g ; Carbohydrates: 5.7g ; Protein: 24.4g ; Calcium: 18mg ; Sodium: 497mg ; Iron: 3.3mg ; Fiber: 0.5g