Filet Mignons in Rustic Red Chile Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 (6 oz) filet mignon
salt and pepper , for each filet
1 tbsp olive oil
2 ancho chilies (approx . 1 oz.)
6 large allspice berries
12 cumin seeds
1/4 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup raisins
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 white onion, roughly chopped
1 white corn tortilla , cut into eights
3 cups chicken stock (or water)
1 tbsp fresh tarragon leaf
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, hulled
1/4 cup pecan pieces
1 oz bittersweet chocolate
1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into 12 slices
18 fresh cilantro stems

Directions:

Searing the Filets of Beef: Lightly season the filets with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a deep sauté pan (approx. 10 to 12 wide by 3 deep) until very hot.
Sear the filets quickly on each side leaving the filets very rare.
Do not over crowd the skillet.
Transfer the seared filets to a plate and reserve.
With a paper towel, wipe the sauté pan clean of any excess oil and use the skillet for the next step.
Toasting the Ancho Chiles: Heat the skillet over medium heat.
Add the Ancho chiles and lightly toast, turning frequently.
The chiles are done when they become aromatic and have puffed slightly.
Caution- do not allow to burn.
Remove the chile and allow to cool.
Remove and discard the stems and seeds.
Tear the chiles into small pieces and reserve.
Toasting the Allspice Berries, Cumin and Oregano: In the same sauté pan as used above, add the allspice berries and cumin seeds and lightly toast.
Then add the oregano and quickly toast.
Sauté the Raisins: Add the butter to the sauté pan with the spices and heat until sizzling.
Add the raisins and stir to lightly sauté.
Remove and reserve approximately 2 tablespoons of raisins for garnish.
Add the Onions, Garlic and Tortillas: Add the chopped onions, garlic cloves and tortilla pieces to the skillet and sauté until nicely browned and aromatic.
Stir frequently.
Add the Chicken Stock: Carefully add the chicken stock and bring the liquid to a boil.
Add the Tarragon leaves and salt and then simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes or more before pureeing.
Toast the Pumpkin Seeds and Pecan Pieces: In a second skillet over medium heat, add the pumpkin seeds and toast while stirring until the seeds puff and pop.
Remove the pumpkin seeds and reserve.
Similarly, toast the pecan pieces until light toasted.
Remove and reserve.
Pureeing the Sauce: When the simmered ingredients have cooled sufficiently to safely puree, transfer the ingredients and the liquid to a blender.
Add the pumpkin seeds and pecans (but reserve approximately 1 tablespoons of each for garnish).
Puree the sauce until smooth.
Finishing the Sauce and the Filets of Beef: Transfer the puree back to the same deep sauté pan.
Bring the sauce to a simmer.
Add the chocolate and stir until well mixed.
If the sauce appears a little thick, add a little water to thin.
Return the filets to the sauce.
Spoon some sauce over each filet.
Slowly cook the filets in the barely simmering sauce for approximately 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
Turn the filets over approximately half way through the cooking.
To Serve: Place a filet in the center of each dinner plate.
Spoon some of the chile sauce over each filet.
Distribute some of the reserved raisins, pumpkin seeds and pecans around each filet.
Place 2 avocado slices on top of each filet and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	511.06 Kcal (2140 kJ)
Calories from fat	320.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.62g	55%
Cholesterol	49.54mg	17%
Sodium	900.62mg	38%
Potassium	621.48mg	13%
Total Carbs	47.93g	16%
Sugars	6.02g	24%
Dietary Fiber	6.53g	26%
Protein	19.49g	39%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Iron	64.6mg	359%
Calcium	107.1mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.37 Kcal (759 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.64g	55%
Cholesterol	17.58mg	17%
Sodium	319.61mg	38%
Potassium	220.55mg	13%
Total Carbs	17.01g	16%
Sugars	2.14g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	26%
Protein	6.92g	39%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	12%
Iron	22.9mg	359%
Calcium	38mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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