Beef Filets with Ancient Grain & Kale Salad
The most tender of them all, the Filet, is served beside a salad of faro, kale, dried cranberries and almonds.
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients: 10
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks.
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Step 2
Combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in kale and cranberries. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt, as desired.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.
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Step 4
Season steaks with salt. Serve with farro mixture.
Nutrition Information
550 Calories
4g SAT FAT
47g PROTEIN
4.5 mg IRON
8.2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 550 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 6 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 110 mg Cholesterol; 682 mg Sodium; 59 g Total Carbohydrate; 10 g Dietary Fiber; 47 g Protein; 4.5 mg Iron; 15.1 mg NE Niacin; 1.1 mg Vitamin B6; 2 mcg Vitamin B12; 8.2 mg Zinc; 62.1 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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