Filet Mignon with Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce  Ingredients:       Blueberry-Bourbon Barbecue Sauce    1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil       1/2 small red onion, chopped    2 cloves garlic, chopped       1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped    1/4 cup bourbon       1 cup fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries    1/4 cup ketchup       3 tablespoons cider vinegar    1 tablespoon brown sugar       1 1/2 teaspoons molasses    Pinch ground allspice       1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil       3/4 teaspoon kosher salt    1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper       1 pound filet mignon, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, trimmed and cut into 4 portions

Preparation:

1. To prepare sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and just starting to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add bourbon, increase heat to high and bring to a boil; cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in blueberries, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and allspice; return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Preheat grill to high. 3. Combine thyme, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on all sides of steaks. Grill the steaks 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving with the sauce.

Comments:

Blueberries, loaded with antioxidants, have a balance of sweet and sour, which makes them an excellent base for a rich, tangy barbecue sauce. Fresh thyme rubbed on the steak dovetails wonderfully with the blueberries. Serve with fresh tomato wedges.

Categories:  Beef, Broiler, Dinner, Main Dishes, Meat, Skillet, beef, stove top

Estimated Serving:  4

Estimated preparation time:  45 min.

Estimated calories serving:  309

Language:  English

Shared by:  Jilly    2010/01/24