Beef Paillards with Watercress and Herb Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
31%
Beef Paillards with Watercress and Herb Salad
45 min.
2
413kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a dish that is not only delicious but also caters to various dietary preferences? Look no further than our Beef Paillards with Watercress and Herb Salad. This gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP recipe is a perfect option for those looking to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on flavor.

Imagine tender filet mignon—beef tenderloin steaks—lightly pounded to perfection, seared in a hot skillet until they achieve that beautifully rare, juicy center. Each bite bursts with rich protein, making it an exceptional choice for any meat lover. Accompanying this dish is a fresh and vibrant salad comprised of watercress, cilantro, and mint, tossed in a zesty lime dressing. The herbaceous notes balance out the richness of the beef, creating a symphony of flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

What’s more, this dish is incredibly quick to prepare, ready in just 45 minutes! Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a fabulous meal, these Beef Paillards with Watercress and Herb Salad will surely delight. Don’t forget to serve with a side of lime wedges for an extra burst of citrusy goodness. Get your apron on, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce beef tenderloin steaks thick (beef-tenderloin steaks;)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • servings lime wedges 
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cups watercress 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Cut each filet horizontally (across the grain) into three equal pieces. Gently pound filets between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness using a flat meat pounder or a rolling pin.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste, then toss with watercress, cilantro, and mint.
  3. Pat 2 paillards dry and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat 3/4 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just beginning to smoke, then sauté paillards, turning once, 1 minute for medium-rare.
  5. Transfer to a plate. Dry and season remaining paillards and sauté in same manner with remaining oil.
  6. Top paillards with salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein37.83%
Fat60.43%
Carbs1.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
25.888695426609%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.82mg
Hesperetin
1.34mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.31mg
Luteolin
0.73mg
Kaempferol
7.83mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
11.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:413.17kcal
20.66%
Fat:27.39g
42.14%
Saturated Fat:6.27g
39.2%
Carbohydrates:1.77g
0.59%
Net Carbohydrates:1.05g
0.38%
Sugar:0.17g
0.18%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:110.39mg
4.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.58g
77.16%
Vitamin K:116.24µg
110.71%
Selenium:52.21µg
74.59%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.7%
Vitamin B3:11.09mg
55.47%
Zinc:6.87mg
45.78%
Phosphorus:381.67mg
38.17%
Vitamin A:1461.22IU
29.22%
Vitamin B12:1.58µg
26.37%
Vitamin C:18.36mg
22.26%
Potassium:762.25mg
21.78%
Vitamin E:2.77mg
18.47%
Iron:3.16mg
17.56%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.32%
Magnesium:51.64mg
12.91%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.45%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.91%
Calcium:94.16mg
9.42%
Copper:0.18mg
9.01%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.85%
Folate:33.28µg
8.32%
Fiber:0.72g
2.88%
Source:Epicurious