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: 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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