Beef Filets with Ancient Grain & Kale Salad

DifficultyIntermediateYields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time45 mins
 2 5-6 oz beef filet mignon (also called beef tenderloin steaks)
 ¼ plus 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
 kosher salt, to taste
 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
 ½ cup pearlized farro
 1 cup kale, thinly sliced
 ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries or cherries
 2 tbsp sliced almonds
 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1

Combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks.

2

Combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in kale and cranberries. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt, as desired.

3

Meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.

4

Season steaks with salt. Serve with farro mixture.

Ingredients

 2 5-6 oz beef filet mignon (also called beef tenderloin steaks)
 ¼ plus 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
 kosher salt, to taste
 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
 ½ cup pearlized farro
 1 cup kale, thinly sliced
 ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries or cherries
 2 tbsp sliced almonds
 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Directions

1

Combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks.

2

Combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in kale and cranberries. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt, as desired.

3

Meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.

4

Season steaks with salt. Serve with farro mixture.

Beef Filets with Ancient Grain & Kale Salad
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Recipe and photography courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.