Pan-Seared Filet Mignon with Antioxidant-Rich Veggies for One

A 3-ounce serving of beef contains over 20 grams of protein and provides all of the essential amino acids necessary for feeling your best. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A, and potassium-rich Swiss chard gives our bodies the nutrients it needs to function optimally. Recipe by Kevin Canale, Bastyr University California nutrition student.

Photography By | October 01, 2018

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 1 Serving(s)
  • 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 3 ounce filet mignon
  • 2 tablespoons high-quality organic cooking oil of choice
  • 1 cup Swiss chard, chopped
  • Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper (*Or use sodium-free seasoning if you are trying to watch your salt intake)

About this recipe

Recipe Tester's Note

Props to Kevin for creating this super-healthy recipe for filet mignon. For our version (shown in the photo), we liberally salted and properly pan-seared the gorgeous beef tenderloin from Da-Le Ranch with a butter baste, rare to perfection. No matter how you choose to cook your meat, be sure to consume animals that are raised naturally, organically, humanely, and honestly, when you can and as much as you can. 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F

Fill a large pot with 3 cups of water and bring to boil. Add sweet potatoes to boiling water and cook for 20 minutes or until tender.

Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. *Feel free to use a sodium-free rub for added flavor or add salt and pepper to taste on the raw steak. Place meat in hot pan and cook filet on one side until nicely seared, about 3 minutes; flip and immediately place in the oven for 12 additional minutes or until preferred doneness is reached.

Heat another skillet over medium-high heat and add Swiss chard and 1 tablespoon oil. Saute for 3–5 minutes. Season the Swiss chard with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.

Plate finished filet with Swiss chard and sweet potatoes and devour at once.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 1 Serving(s)
  • 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 3 ounce filet mignon
  • 2 tablespoons high-quality organic cooking oil of choice
  • 1 cup Swiss chard, chopped
  • Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper (*Or use sodium-free seasoning if you are trying to watch your salt intake)
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