Best Beef Filets With Ancient Grains And Kale Salad Recipes

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 whole filet of beef (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed and tied
2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
Place the beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Spread the butter on with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare.
Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the strings and slice the filet thickly.

Beef Filets with Ancient Grains and Kale Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided
Salt
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup pearlized farro
1 cup thinly sliced kale
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries or cherries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

1) Combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks. 2) Combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in kale and cranberries. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt, as desired. 3) Meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. 4) Season steaks with salt. Serve with farro mixture.