World Famous Recipes

Grilled Filet Mignon

4 (8 oz. ea.) filet mignon steaks, each about 3/4 inch thick
Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
Salt and ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, grilled and thinly sliced, for garnish
1 yellow bell pepper, grilled and thinly sliced, for garnish

Prepare a charcoal or gas grill so that the coals are medium hot. Spray the grilling grate lightly with nonstick vegetable spray.

Brush each filet with olive oil and then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Grill over the medium hot coals for 11 to 13 minutes, turning once during grilling, for medium rare meat. Take care when turning the meat to position it on the grill so that it takes on grilling marks.

Turn the steaks with tongs, not a fork, to prevent juices from escaping. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve one steak per person, garnished with thinly sliced grilled red and yellow peppers. Serves: 4.