Filet Mignon with Bell Pepper Haystack and Fresh Guacamole Served with Corn Chips
A fine selection of beef—whether it be filet, rib eye, or New York strip—cooked to perfection with a pink center, accompanied by sautéed red and yellow bell peppers arranged elegantly on the plate. Topped with a classic beurre blanc sauce, this dish offers the option of enjoying it with a side of fresh guacamole and corn chips, blending the sophistication of French cuisine with the vibrant flavors of Latin fare.
Ingredients
- 4 small avocados, peeled and mashed
- 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup corn oil
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 (4 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 3 large shallots, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin fillets, room temperature
- 1 (16 ounce) package corn chips
Instructions
- Stir the avocado, roma tomatoes, minced shallot, jalapeno pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Chill in refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Place the chicken stock in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer the stock until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Heat 1/4 cup corn oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the mushrooms into the peppers, season with the coriander seeds, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the reduced chicken stock and the water; cook and stir until the moisture has been absorbed, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a plate lined with paper towels to allow the grease to drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the sliced shallots in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the crushed garlic and cook another 3 minutes. Pour 3 1/2 cups water over the mixture and bring to a boil; cook at a boil until the liquid reduces to 1 cup. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and return the strained liquid to the saucepan, keeping it over medium heat. Add the white wine vinegar and return to a boil; continue cooking at a boil until the liquid reduced to about 1/4 cup. Quickly whisk in the chilled butter until just melted, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and keep warm while you prepare the steaks.
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and allow get hot. Heat the oil in the skillet. Cook the steaks in the hot oil until they start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes.
- Place a mound of the bell pepper mixture into the center of each serving plate. Slice the rested steaks in half and place atop each mound. Spoon a few Spoonfuls of the butter mixture onto the plate to surround the stack. Serve with the chilled guacamole and corn chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 1647kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 64gFat: 113gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 1074mgPotassium: 2178mgFiber: 21gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 135mgCalcium: 306mgIron: 10mg
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