Filet Mignon Served With A Chimichurri Sauce

Recipe Filet Mignon Served With A Chimichurri Sauce

Filet Mignon is a very special cut of beef that is a symbol of luxury. The name mignon means dainty or small. It is frequently served as the main course in restaurants on Valentine’s Day.
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In 1904 a man by the name of William Sidney Porter under the pen name of O. Henry wrote a 25 story novel  called "The Four Million" where he highlighted the luxury of Filet Mignon. He wrote about  it multiple times as a representation of romance and as a decadent treat. 

Filet Mignon

Argentine in its origins, Chimichurri is typically made of finely-chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano and white vinegar – though there are regional variations, with Uruguay adding red pepper flakes for an added kick. 
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​Filet Mignon Served With A Chimichurri Sauce

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEAT
 
4 filet mignons (6ounces each)
1 tablespoon of low sodium steak spice
 
INGREDIENTS FOR CHIMICHURRI  SAUCE
  
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of coarse salt
6 garlic cloves (peeled)
1 cup of flat leaf parsley
1 cup of oregano
2 teaspoons of crushed chili
¼ cup of red wine vinegar
½ a cup of extra virgin olive-oil

METHOD
 
To make the Chimichurri sauce

Bring the water to a boil in a sauce pan, add the salt and stir until it dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool. In a food processor, add the garlic, parsley, oregano and chili; add the vinegar and salted water mixture and  pulse until liquefied, then transfer to a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil by hand.  Place in a jar which seals very well for up to 3 weeks.

METHOD

To cook the Filet Mignon

Place the Filet Mignon onto a heated grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until your desired consistency.  Half way through the cooking add the steak spice. If you add it too early it can burn.  Once the Filet Mignon are cooked, let them rest for 3 to 4 minutes before plating spoon onto each filet  the desired amount of Chimichurri sauce, and serve.

​Recipe Courtesy Of: Cristina Mucciardi
 
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