Heart-Healthy Filet Americain
Experience a luxurious twist on a classic with this *Heart-Healthy Filet Americain*, a wholesome and flavorful take on traditional steak tartare. Crafted with lean beef tenderloin, minced to perfection, and enhanced with vibrant red onion, tangy capers, fresh herbs, and a zesty kick of lemon juice, this no-cook dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Extra virgin olive oil replaces traditional heavy fats, making this recipe ideal for those seeking heart-smart options without sacrificing indulgence. Paired with crunchy whole grain toast and a refreshing bed of mixed baby greens, this recipe is perfect for light lunches, elegant starters, or a guilt-free treat. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a feast for health-conscious food lovers that doesn’t compromise on bold, gourmet flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Lean beef tenderloin
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Chives
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Mixed baby greens
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
Instructions
Ensure your beef tenderloin is very lean and trimmed of any visible fat. Place it in the freezer for about 15 minutes to make it firmer and easier to dice finely.
Finely dice the red onion and set aside.
Chop the capers, parsley, and chives finely and set aside.
Remove the beef from the freezer and, using a sharp knife, slice it into small, even pieces. Continue to mince until the beef is finely diced.
In a medium bowl, combine the minced beef with the diced red onion, chopped capers, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chives.
Season the mixture with black pepper and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Cover the mixture and allow it to chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
While the meat is chilling, toast the whole grain bread slices until they are lightly golden.
Serve the filet Americain over a bed of mixed baby greens accompanied with toasted bread slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.2 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 2086 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 101.6 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1895 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
