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FILET MIGNON WITH MARTINI MARINADE AND CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE

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Category: Beef Steaks
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Marinade
2 tbsp gin
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp juice from a jar of green olives
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp black pepper


4 (oz) filets mignons, 1 1/4 inch thick
4 green olives stuffed with pimentos
4 white cocktail onions
4 toothpicks
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 oz blue cheese

To make marinade: In a small bowl, whisk marinade ingredients. Place filets mignons in a large plastic resealable bag. Pour in marinade. Press out air, seal bag, and turn a few times to distribute marinade. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

Skewer 1 olive and 1 onion on each toothpick. Remove filets mignons from marinade, letting liquid drip away. Discard marinade. Allow filets to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Season evenly with salt and pepper.

Grill over Direct High heat until cooked to your desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare, turning once. Transfer each filet to a serving plate and poke a toothpick with an olive and an onion into middle of each steak. Crumble blue cheese over top. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings



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