Filet Mignon Caprese

A juicy and delicious filet mignon accompanied by a thick and tasty slice of beefsteak tomato with mozzarella cheese, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. And to top it off, fresh basil leaves.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 filet mignon
  • 1/4 cups Oli de Nutrioli® olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 red beefsteak tomatoes
  • 226 grams Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 basil, for garnish
Preparation
5 mins
10 mins
Low
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Brush the fillets with a little Nutrioli® Olive Oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat a pan over high heat with Nutrioli® Olive Oil and sear the fillets on both sides. Remove.
  • Slice the tomatoes and cheese into thick slices and brush the tomatoes with Nutrioli® Olive Oil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the fillets on a baking tray and top with a slice of tomato, a slice of cheese, and finish with another slice of tomato.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until the desired doneness is achieved.
  • For the balsamic reduction, in a small pot, heat the vinegar with the honey over medium heat and let it reduce until it reaches a thick consistency.
  • Remove the fillets from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve with the reduction and garnish with basil.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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