Name: Coffee, Chili, and Cumin-Rubbed Filet Mignon Recipe
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Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 2 tbsp. 3 cumin seeds or 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tbsp. finely ground coffee; 2 tsp. ground chilies; 1 tbsp. paprika; 1 tbsp. kosher salt; 2 tsp. cracked black pepper; 2 lb. filet mignon (beef tenderloin)

How To Make Coffee, Chili, and Cumin-Rubbed Filet Mignon

Savory and juicy filet mignon is cooked with a unique crust that combines spices and coffee, giving it a unique flavor that blends spicy and smoky flavors.

Preparation: 25 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

3tbspcumin seeds,or 2 tbsp of ground cumin
2tbspfinely ground coffee
2tspground chilies
1tbsppaprika
1tbspkosher salt
2tspblack pepper,cracked
2lbsfilet mignon,beef tenderloin

Instructions

In a small sauté pan, toast cumin over low heat, swirling pan until fragrant. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.
In a mortar or a spice grinder, grind until smooth.
In a small bowl, combine cumin, coffee, chilies, paprika, salt, and pepper; pour onto a large plate. About 1 hour before roasting, roll the filet in spices.
Set aside at room temperature. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Roast beef 25 minutes for medium rare, or until center registers 125 degrees F on a meat thermometer. Transfer to a platter.
Tent loosely with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Slice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 588.87kcal
Fat: 41.83g
Saturated Fat: 16.49g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.84g
Carbohydrates: 5.04g
Fiber: 1.47g
Sugar: 0.33g
Protein: 46.35g
Cholesterol: 192.78mg
Sodium: 551.23mg
Calcium: 111.41mg
Potassium: 882.13mg
Iron: 6.81mg
Vitamin A: 45.66µg
Vitamin C: 0.85mg

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