Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, and Basil Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, and Basil Sauce
45 min.
8
240kcal

Suggestions


If you’re looking to impress your guests with a luxurious yet simple dish, look no further than this Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, and Basil Sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free delight brings together the rich flavors of perfectly cooked filet mignon and a vibrant sauce that sings with freshness.

The tender, juicy steaks are cooked to perfection, achieving that exquisite medium-rare that steak lovers dream of. Complemented by a sauce that features sweet, charred tomatoes and bell peppers, along with aromatic basil, this dish is not only a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes.

Fast to prepare in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal option for a lunch gathering or an elegant dinner. With each serving packed with flavor and beautifully presented, your meals will surely become unforgettable. With a glorious blend of protein and healthy fats, it makes for a satisfying and guilt-free indulgence that keeps the focus on the beautiful tastes of the ingredients.

Gather your friends and family to share in this joyous culinary experience, where every bite evokes a taste of gourmet luxury that you can create right from your kitchen. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this stunning main dish that promises to leave everyone raving about your cooking skills!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup wine dry white
  • 64 ounce frangelico (each )
  • 0.8 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth canned
  • servings olive oil 
  • 1.3 pounds plum tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • large bell pepper red halved lengthwise seeded
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • large shallots minced
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • blender
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Brush large baking sheet with oil.
  3. Place tomatoes and bell peppers, cut side down, on prepared sheet. Broil until tomatoes and peppers begin to char and blister, about 5 minutes. Cool. Peel skins from 1 pepper half, then cut into thin strips; set aside. Chop tomatoes and remaining peppers (do not peel).
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
  6. Add broth and wine; bring to boil.
  7. Add chopped tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, 1/2 cup basil, and crushed red pepper. Boil mixture gently until reduced to 2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Puree mixture in blender until smooth.
  8. Pour into strainer set over bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; set aside. (Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  9. Heat heavy large skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat.
  10. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add steaks to hot dry skillet and cook about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  11. Transfer to platter; cover to keep warm.
  12. Add 1/4 cup water to skillet; stir to scrape up browned bits.
  13. Add sauce to skillet; reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  14. Remove from heat.
  15. Whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons butter, then remaining 1/4 cup basil. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  16. Place 1 steak on each of 8 plates.
  17. Drizzle sauce over.
  18. Garnish steaks with reserved pepper strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories240kcal
Protein4.25%
Fat81.62%
Carbs14.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.38
Glycemic Load
1.83
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.522173719562%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.54mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.27mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:240.31kcal
12.02%
Fat:21.71g
33.41%
Saturated Fat:6.57g
41.07%
Carbohydrates:8.46g
2.82%
Net Carbohydrates:6.27g
2.28%
Sugar:4.8g
5.34%
Cholesterol:18.81mg
6.27%
Sodium:81.9mg
3.56%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.44%
100%
Protein:2.54g
5.08%
Vitamin C:63.6mg
77.09%
Vitamin A:2249IU
44.98%
Vitamin K:26.28µg
25.03%
Vitamin E:3.32mg
22.13%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.91%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.44%
Potassium:362.39mg
10.35%
Folate:35.72µg
8.93%
Fiber:2.19g
8.76%
Vitamin B3:1.61mg
8.03%
Phosphorus:57.02mg
5.7%
Copper:0.1mg
4.88%
Magnesium:19.23mg
4.81%
Iron:0.84mg
4.66%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.37%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.88%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.51%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.5%
Calcium:24.84mg
2.48%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.1%
Source:Epicurious