Filet Mignon with Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Recipe from EatingWell

Blueberries, loaded with antioxidants, have a balance of sweet and sour, which makes them an excellent base for a rich, tangy barbecue sauce. Fresh thyme rubbed on the steak dovetails wonderfully with the blueberries. Serve with fresh tomato wedges.


Filet Mignon with Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

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Ingredients
  •  
    Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons
    canola oil
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  • 1/2 small
    red onion, chopped
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  • 2 cloves
    garlic, chopped
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  • jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
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  • 1/4 cup
    bourbon
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  • 1 cup
    fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries
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  • 1/4 cup
    ketchup
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  • 3 tablespoons
    cider vinegar
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  • 1 tablespoon
    brown sugar
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons
    molasses
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  •  Pinch of
    ground allspice
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  • 1 tablespoon
    chopped fresh thyme
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  • 1 tablespoon
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 3/4 teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    coarsely ground pepper
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  • 1 pound
    filet mignon, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions
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Directions
1.
To prepare sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just starting to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bourbon, increase heat to high and bring to a boil; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in blueberries, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and allspice; return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
2.
Preheat grill to high.
3.
Combine thyme, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on all sides of steaks. Grill the steaks 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving with the sauce.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 309, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, Potassium 462 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 15%. Exchanges: Lean Meat 3.5 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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