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Filet Mignon with Couscous Salad recipe provided by the Certified Angus Beef® brand.

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Filet Mignon with Couscous Salad

Serves 4
Cuisine: American
Category: Steaks, On the Grill
Simple flavors shine in this healthy and elegant meal. Delight and impress your guests with this steak dinner idea..
Prep Time
15 mins
Other Time
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Ingredients:
  • 4 (8-ounce) Certified Angus Beef ® filet mignon steaks
  • 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut in 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup frozen English (petite) peas
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion or leek, white portion only, cleaned well
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat leaf Italian parsley
  • Additional salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Place couscous in large mixing bowl. Bring beef broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add asparagus, peas, leeks, garlic, oil, salt and pepper; return to a boil then turn off heat. Pour broth mixture over couscous, stir to combine, cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; set aside.
  2. Preheat grill. Season filet mignon steaks with salt and pepper and grill to desired doneness. Allow steaks to rest 5 minutes.
  3. Using a fork, fluff couscous lightly to separate grains. Stir in lemon zest and parsley. Serve with steaks.
Author:
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