Filet Mignon Chili Food

FILET MIGNON WITH GARLIC & HERB BUTTER RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 410F.
• To make the compound butter, take the butter out of the fridge and let it sit at room temperature while preparing herbs and garlic. In the meantime, rinse rosemary, parsley and oregano, chop and set aside. Blanche garlic, if needed, by bringing 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan, taking the water off the heat and letting the garlic blanch in hot water for 1 minute, then cooling in cold water. If the butter is too hard, microwave for 10 seconds or pound by a pasta roller.
• Add the chopped herbs and minced garlic, and mix in until evenly distributed. Shape into a log and refrigerate until ready to use. Remove the butter from the fridge 10 minutes prior to using.
• Remove filet mignon steaks from the fridge about 45-60 minutes before cooking and let come up to room temperature. Liberally season with salt and pepper on both sides just before searing. See Note.
• Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large (12") cast iron pan over medium-high heat. When the butter starts smoking and turns dark brown in color, place the filets in the pan and sear undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Flip and sear for another 2 minutes. Flip the steaks again and immediately transfer the pan into the preheated oven.
• Bake to desired doneness: rare - 120F-125F, medium rare - 130F-135F, medium - 140F-145F, medium well - 150F-155F and well done - 160F-165F.
• Remove the filets from the skillet and place on a platter. Cover with foil and let the steaks rest for 3 minutes. Top with a slice of compound butter and serve immediately.

FANCY FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Combine the six ingredients of the chili seasoning in a plasctic bag. Set aside.
• Brown filet mignon in a large pot, add 3 teaspoons of the seasoning mix to coat. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink. Add onion, cook 3 more minutes. Add tomatoes and 3 more teaspoons of the seasoning mix. Add one can of chili beans. In a food processor add the other can of beans and process until smooth, then add to the chili. Cook on low for about 45 minutes.

GOURMET BOURBON FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Melt 1/2 of the butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Brown the ground sirloin and filet. Remove the meat and drain off all but 1/4 cup of the remaining fat and add the jalapeno and onion. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes to soften. Add the meat back to the pot and pour in the bourbon whiskey and raise the heat to high and cooked for 2 minutes. Next add the masa and stir constantly for 1 minute. Quickly add the tomatoes, tomato paste and stock and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and brown sugar. Simmer the chili for 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Finally, stir in the remaining butter and the shredded cheddar cheese. Top with more cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers and garlic and cook until starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the black beans and pinto beans; cook for another 5 minutes.
• While the chili is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet until smoking. Add the filet and season well with salt and pepper. Cook, turning, until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold the filet into the chili and turn off the heat.
• Serve the chili in bowls, topped with a Cheese Crisp and some Pico de Gallo and Avocado Mash.
• Heat a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Make small piles of the shredded cheese in the pan; cook until the cheese melts and starts to brown. Flip and cook on the reverse side until golden brown. Transfer the cheese crisps to a paper towel until ready to serve.
• Combine the tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mash the avocados in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Mix in the lime juice and green onions.

GUINNESS AND FILET MIGNON CHILI

Steps:

• Heat up ½ cup of the butter in a large sauce pot over medium high heat until very hot.
• Add diced filet and cook until seared and browned around the edges.
• Add ground beef and cook until all of the beef is browned thoroughly.
• Remove the meat and set aside, draining off ¾ of the fat (leave the rest of the fat in the pot).
• Add the diced onions and chile pepper to the pot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
• Add the meat back to the pot.
• Add the Guinness and let boil for 1 minute.
• Add the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and the beef stock and stir thoroughly.
• Reduce the heat to a low simmer and add both of the beans, the chili powder, cumin, salt, white pepper and brown sugar.
• Let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
• Finish by stirring in ½ cup more of the butter and the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Garnish or serve with any of the following: sour cream, diced red onions and pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh chopped cilantro.