Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon Recipe
Ingredients
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- Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon
- serves 2
- 2 â 8 oz. filet mignon steaks
- 1/4 â 1/3 cup peppercorns, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 1 tablespoon tallow or lard
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 105g | |
| Calories 375 | |
| Calories from Fat 220 | 59% |
| Total Fat 24.53g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 10.46g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 2569mg | 107% |
| Potassium 804mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 39.44g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 53% |
| Sugars 0.38g | 0% |
| Protein 10.27g | 16% |
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