RECIPE: Filet Mignon Cran

Ingredients

• 2 beef tenderloin steaks (approximately 8 oz each)

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 2 Tbsp butter

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 1 shallot, finely diced

• ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

• 2 tsp brown sugar

• ½ cup dry white wine

• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat.

3. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper.

4. Sear steaks in the pan without moving them for at least 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and repeat.

5. Remove steaks and set aside.

6. Sauté shallot in the same pan for 2 minutes until fragrant.

7. Add cranberries, brown sugar and wine. Return steaks to the pan and add rosemary.

8. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 5 minutes or until steaks reach an internal temperature of 145°F (medium rare). Let rest before serving.

9. Add any of your favorite sides like mushrooms, kalette or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!