GRILLED MARINATED FILET MIGNON

SERVES 4

Filet mignon, steaks sliced from the beef tenderloin, always make a quick, easy, elegant and healthy entree. The only time required in this recipe is for the marinating process. I cook the garlic and oil in the microwave both to flavor the oil and to mellow the flavor of the garlic. You can use fresh herbs if available.

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

4 filet mignon, about 1-1/2 inch thick each

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

Place the oil and garlic in a small microwavable bowl. Cover loosely with a paper towel. Microwave on high for 45 seconds or until the garlic is softened. Remove from microwave and let cool. When cool, add the thyme, marjoram and rosemary; stir to combine. Place beef in a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold them in one layer. Pour the herb oil over and turn steaks several times to coat all sides. Cover and marinate for 30 to 60 minutes. (You can marinate for several hours in the refrigerator. Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.) Preheat grill on high. Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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