filet of beef with chard and persimmon compote
Impress your sweetheart this Valentine's day with a truly unique steak dinner that comes together with a few simple, yet unexpected ingredients.
yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For filet of beef with chard and persimmon compote
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2four ounce beef tenderloin steaks
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1 Tbspolive oil
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1 tspsalt and pepper
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2 Tbspunsalted butter
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2sprigs fresh thyme
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3fresh persimmons, peeled & diced fine
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1lemon
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1 Tbspraw honey
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1shallot, minced
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1/4 cdry white wine
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1/4 clow sodium beef stock
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1 bunchswiss chard, cleaned, dried, and chopped
How To Make filet of beef with chard and persimmon compote
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1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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2Coat the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with olive oil. Heat the skillet on high heat until the pan is very hot.
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3Salt and pepper the steaks on both sides.
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4Add the steaks to the pan and sear each side for about 2 minutes to form a crust. Make sure the steaks are not touching, or they will steam instead of searing well.
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5Add a tablespoon of butter and a sprig of thyme to the top of each steak, leaving them in the skillet, and transfer them to the oven to cook for another 4 minutes.
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6Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the persimmons. Add the lemon juice and honey. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the fruit begins to break down. Add the lemon zest and remove from heat.
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7Remove the steaks from the oven. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest. Discard the thyme sprigs as they will be charred but their flavor has infused the meat.
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8Place the same skillet over medium heat on the stove. Deglaze the pan with the beef broth and the wine. Add the shallot and cook for about 2 minutes until translucent but not browned.
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9Add the chard and toss gently with tongs. Cook for only a minute or two, just until it begins to wilt.
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10Place a mound of chard on each of two plates. Set the steak so that it is leaning against the chard. Spoon the compote over the steaks and serve.
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