LernerCohen Healthcare
Recipe of the Week

February 25th – February 29th, 2008

Balsamic-Glazed Filet Mignon
Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted green beans! 
Yield:  4 servings; serving size:  1 steak and about 1 tablespoon sauce
·        4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
·        ¼ teaspoon salt
·        ¼ teaspoon freshly ground 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

Sprinkle both sides of steaks evenly with salt and black pepper.  Prepare steaks by method of choice to desired degree of doneness.  Keep warm. 

Add garlic and red pepper to large nonstick skillet (if steaks prepared on stovetop, can use same 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. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories:  215
Protein:  24 g
Carbohydrates:  4.7 g
Total fat:  9.2 g
Saturated Fat:  3.4 g
Fiber:  0.1 g
Cholesterol:  70 mg
Sodium:  406 mg                                              

 Brought to you by: Gretchen Heggerick, MSRD

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