Balsamic Filet Mignon

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	261
Total Fat	14.5 g
Saturated Fat	4.5 g
Sodium	207 mg
Total Carbohydrate	10 g
Dietary Fiber	0 g
Protein	23.5 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Beef tenderloin, trimmed	½ pound
Salt	1/8 teaspoon
Dash of freshly ground pepper
Balsamic vinegar	½ cup
Sugar	1 tablespoon
Olive oil	2 teaspoons

Directions
Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
Pour balsamic vinegar into a small sauce pan. Add sugar and heat over medium-high heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, stirring regularly.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness.
Place steaks on serving plates and drizzle with balsamic sauce.

Exchanges
3.5 lean meats; 0.5 starches; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Garlic-sautéed Spinach
Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium sized non-stick skillet. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 10 ounces spinach (about 8 cups, packed) and stir until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Side Suggestions: Rice Pilaf

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