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Strawberry Filets Mignons




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This entree is the house specialty at Chef Steff's Steak and Seafood at the Cross Keys Inn. Tedeschi says he created the recipe for the Pittsburgh Steelers' Kendrell Bell during a cookout at Bell's home in July. "I like the contrast between the hot meat and the cool strawberries," the chef says.




List of Ingredients




6 fresh or frozen whole strawberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
4 filets mignons
Salt and black pepper, freshly ground, to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil (optional)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Edible flowers, for garnish (optional)


Recipe



Put a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 425 degrees.

Slice the strawberries in fourths or in halves, depending on their size. The pieces should be bite-sized.

Pour the vinegar into a saute pan or saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil until it becomes slightly syrupy. This might take as long as 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, pat the steaks dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Heat a grill or a 12-inch heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the skillet (not necessary for the grill) and sear the filets on both sides. Transfer the skillet to the hot oven and roast for about 10 minutes for medium-rare, longer for more doneness.

Meanwhile, turn the hot vinegar into a bowl. Add the strawberries, then sprinkle with the sugar. Stir until blended.

Let the vinegar mixture cool just slightly. Taste and season the sauce with salt and pepper, if desired.

Place the filets in the center of 4 dinner plates. Spoon the vinegar and strawberries over the filets. Garnish with edible flowers, if desired. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.