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Filet Mignon Garlic Toasts Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper .
  • 2 lbs raw lean beef tenderloin, trimmed & tied (from butcher) .
  • cooking spray (1 spray) .
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice .
  • 24 oz French bread, cut into sixty four 1/3-inch-thck slices .
  • 1 tbsp olive oil .
  • 8 medium garlic cloves, peeled (or to taste) .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps fresh parsley, finely minced .
  • 3/4 tsp table salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Step #2 Set pan on middle rack in oven & then preheat your trusty oven to 425ºF.
  • Step #3 Combine garlic, lemon juice, salt, oil, pepper & parsley in a small bowl; mash to a fine paste using back of a wooden spoon (or you can use a mortar & pestle).
  • Step #4 Set aside about 1/3 of garlic paste for use on the meat (the other 2/3 will be for the toasts).
  • Step #5 Wash beef & pat dry with paper towels.
  • Step #6 Rub about 1/3 of garlic paste on meat.
  • Step #7 Place meat in preheated roasting pan & cook about 22 mins for medium rare or 25 mins for medium.
  • Step #8 Remove meat from oven & place on a cutting board.
  • Step #9 Loosely cover meat with aluminum foil wrap & let this stand 15 to 20 mins (meat will continue to cook slightly).
  • Step #10 Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF.
  • Step #11 Meanwhile, spread tops of bread slices with garlic paste; place this in a single layer on baking sheets.
  • Step #12 Bake until slightly toasted, about 5 to 7 mins.
  • Step #13 Remove strings from meat & slice against the grain into 32 very thin pieces; slice each piece in half.
  • Step #14 Place a slice of meat on each garlic toast & serve.
  • Step #15 Yields 1 piece per serving.
  • Enjoy the Filet Mignon Garlic Toasts recipe

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