Beef Filet with Chive Butter

 When it comes to grilled steaks, it's hard to beat these tender filet mignons topped with a dab of butter seasoned with chives, garlic, and pepper.

Ingredients

Chive butter

    1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
    1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    Pinch red-pepper flakes

Filet and marinade

    4 beef filet mignon, about 1-1/2 pounds total
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
 

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine butter, chives, pepper, garlic powder and red-pepper flakes until evenly blended. Transfer to plastic wrap and shape into a 3-inch-long log. Wrap to seal; refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
2. Prepare outdoor grill with medium-hot coals, or heat gas grill to medium-high. In a shallow dish, season meat with Worcestershire sauce, then sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
3. Grill filets for 4 minutes per side, or until internal temperature registers 135 degrees F in the thickest part of the meat for medium.
4. Once meat is cooked, remove filets from grill. Let rest 5 minutes. Meanwhile, remove chive butter from the fridge and cut into thin slices. Top each filet with 1 to 2 butter slices and serve warm.

Tip

    *Tip:

    Line grill with a layer of foil for easier cleanup.

nutrition information

Per Serving: 

cal. (kcal) 377, 

Fat, total (g) 24, 

chol. (mg) 2, sat. 

fat (g) 12, 

carb. (g) 0, 

fiber (g) 222, 

pro. (g) 36, 

sodium (mg) 137, 

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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