Entrée: United States – Filet Mignon with Sautéed Broccoli

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 12 min

Total 22 min

Ingredients

2 filet mignon steaks, about 6 oz / 170 g each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb (450 g) broccoli florets
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Filet Mignon:** Season Filet Mignon steaks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
2. **Cook the Steaks:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, adjusting the time to your preferred level of doneness. Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest.
3. **Sauté Broccoli:** In the same skillet, add unsalted butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli florets, stirring well to coat them with the garlic butter. Add lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp.
4. **Serve:** Plate the filet mignon steaks with a generous serving of sautéed broccoli on the side. Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the steaks before serving.

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