Name: Filet Mignon with Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce; 1.5 teaspoons canola oil; 0.5 small red onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 jalape&#241;o pepper, seeded and chopped; 0.25 cup bourbon; 1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries; 0.25 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1.5 teaspoons molasses; Pinch of ground allspice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 pound filet mignon, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions

Filet Mignon with Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Blueberries, loaded with antioxidants, have a balance of sweet and sour, which makes them an excellent base for a rich, tangy barbecue sauce. Fresh thyme rubbed on the steak dovetails wonderfully with the blueberries. Serve with fresh tomato wedges.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
½ small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup bourbon
1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries
¼ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons molasses
Pinch of ground allspice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 pound filet mignon, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions

Directions

To prepare sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just starting to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bourbon, increase heat to high and bring to a boil; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in blueberries, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and allspice; return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat grill to high.
Combine thyme, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on all sides of steaks. Grill the steaks 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322	Calories
13g	Fat
17g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 7g	14%
Protein 26g	52%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Vitamin A 159IU	3%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Folate 21mcg	5%
Sodium 430mg	19%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 40mg	10%
Potassium 545mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.