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Balsamic-Glazed Filet Mlakeharrietconcertignon

Pair steak with classic sides like mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. The menu comes together easily enough for a weeknight meal, but it's sophisticated enough to share with guests. Just love this recipe Maggie and I think you will too!

  • 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey

Directions:

Sprinkle both sides of steaks evenly with salt and black pepper.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

Remove steaks from pan; keep warm.filetMignon

Add garlic and red pepper to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add sherry to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 30 seconds. Add soy sauce and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, and cook 1 minute. Serve with steaks.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 steak and about 1 tablespoon sauce)

CALORIES 215 (39% from fat); FAT 9.2g (sat 3.4g,mono 3.5g,poly 0.7g); PROTEIN 24g; CHOLESTEROL 70mg; CALCIUM 9.7mg; SODIUM 406mg; FIBER 0.1g; IRON 3.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 4.7g

Ref: MyRecipes.com


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