
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.
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
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In a small sauté pan, toast cumin over low heat, swirling pan until fragrant. Transfer to a paper towel to cool.
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In a mortar or a spice grinder, grind until smooth.
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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.
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Set aside at room temperature. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Roast beef 25 minutes for medium rare, or until center registers 125 degrees F on a meat thermometer. Transfer to a platter.
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Tent loosely with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Slice before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 588.87kcal
- Fat:Â 41.83g
- Saturated Fat:Â 16.49g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 18.03g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 1.84g
- Carbohydrates:Â 5.04g
- Fiber:Â 1.47g
- Sugar:Â 0.33g
- Protein:Â 46.35g
- Cholesterol:Â 192.78mg
- Sodium:Â 551.23mg
- Calcium:Â 111.41mg
- Potassium:Â 882.13mg
- Iron:Â 6.81mg
- Vitamin A: 45.66µg
- Vitamin C:Â 0.85mg
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