Total recipe time: 35 to 40 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each)
1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided
salt
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup pearlized farro
1 cup thinly sliced kale
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries or cherries
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks.
- Combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in kale and cranberries. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt, as desired.
- Meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium-rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.
- Season steaks with salt. Serve with farro mixture.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Nutrition information per serving: 550 calories; 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 6 g monounsaturated fat); 110 mg cholesterol; 682 mg sodium; 59 g carbohydrate; 10 g fiber; 47 g protein; 15.1 mg niacin; 1.1 mg vitamin B6; 2.0 mcg vitamin B12; 4.5 mg iron; 62.1 mcg selenium; 8.2 mg zinc; 161.8 mg choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc and choline.