Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Beef Recipes Healthy Steak Recipes Filet Mignon with Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce 4.5 (2) 2 Reviews 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. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 13g Fat 17g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved