Balsamic and Black Pepper Filet Mignon

Add extra flavor to the steaks by drizzling them with any pan juices after they're cooked. Serve the steak with fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice pilaf tossed with dried fruit.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 steak)
 

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  molasses
• 2  teaspoons  balsamic vinegar
• 4  (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed (1 inch thick)
• Cooking spray
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 3/4  teaspoon  black pepper

Preparation

Preheat broiler.

Combine molasses and vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add steaks, turning to coat. Place steaks on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.

Broil 6 minutes; turn steaks over. Broil an additional 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Serve immediately.