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Steakhouse Filet Mignon and Herb Butter
with mashed potatoes and asparagus
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Delicate sauces and exotic flavors are fine, but when it’s a special occasion, we want flavors we can be sure of. This meal is full of classic combinations delightfully put together, starting with the combination of filet mignon, mashed potatoes, and asparagus, a trio often found at your best steakhouses. A garlic-tarragon butter adds that final touch of pizzazz to this classic, great for a special dinner, or any dinner you want to make special.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Filets Mignon
- 8 oz. Asparagus
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- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tarragon Sprig
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving) 4PXoD03m
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Calories540
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Carbohydrates40g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat27g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1440mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Make the Mashed Potatoes
Peel and cut potatoes into large evenly-sized chunks.
Peel and halve garlic.Bring a medium pot with potato chunks, 3 garlic halves (reserve remaining for butter), and 2 tsp. salt covered by water to a boil.Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook until fork-tender, 14-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Reserve 1/4 cup potato cooking water. Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot. Add garlic salt and sour cream and mash until smooth. If too thick, add potato cooking water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Cover and set aside.While potatoes cook, continue recipe. -
Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince tarragon.
Trim woody ends off asparagus.Mince remaining garlic.Pat steaks dry and season both sides with garlic pepper and 1/4 tsp. salt. -
Make the Herb Butter
Combine softened butter, remaining minced garlic (to taste), and half the tarragon (to taste; remaining is yours to use as you please!) in a mixing bowl.
Form butter mixture into two equally-sized mounds. Refrigerate until plating. -
Cook the Steaks
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add steaks to hot pan. Cook until steaks reach desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well.Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.Remove from burner. Transfer steaks to a plate. Rest, 5 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve.While steaks rest, continue recipe. -
Cook Asparagus and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook steaks to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add asparagus, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Roll occasionally until lightly charred and tender but still crisp, 7-9 minutes.If asparagus is thinner than a pencil, check for doneness sooner.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping steak with herb butter. Bon appétit!
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