Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon
- 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
- 1 tsp. whole fennel seeds
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks (filet mignon)
- 3 medium peppers (red, yellow, and/or orange)
- 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- Prepare charcoal fire or preheat gas grill for covered direct grilling over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile, on cutting board, with rolling pin, crush peppercorns and fennel seeds.
- With hands, pat spice mixture around edges of steaks.
- Cover and refrigerate steaks until ready to cook.
- (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.)
- Cut each pepper lengthwise in half; discard stems and seeds.
- With hand, flatten each pepper half.
- Place peppers, skin side down, on hot grill rack.
- Cover grill and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until skins are charred and blistered.
- Transfer peppers to bowl; cover with plate and let steam at room temperature 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
- Reset grill temperature to medium.
- Remove peppers from bowl.
- Peel off skins and discard.
- Cut peppers lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
- Return peppers to same bowl and toss with parsley, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Sprinkle steaks with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Place steaks on hot grill rack.
- Cover grill and cook steaks 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning steaks over once.
- Serve steaks topped with peppers.
whole black peppercorns, whole fennel seeds, beef tenderloin, peppers, parsley, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/pepper-filet-mignon-ghk (may not work)