Obviously, We Chose Steak

In the spirit of celebration, last Monday night's meal had to be amazing.  Rather, it had to be the most delectable extravagance that we'd ever had touch our sensitive and discerning palates.  And of course, it had to be easy on the points ;)

This filet mignon will not break your Points+ bank, it will not leave you feeling heavy and regretful.  Instead, as you eat each spicy and savory bite, you will "mmm" and "ahhh", wishing it could last longer.  The amount of steak is up to you - one ounce of raw, trimmed filet mignon equals one Point+.   But the butter - the butter is where it's at!
Kelly and I each had a 6oz filet mignon with 2 tsp butter, for 8 Points+.  We served this with plum tomatoes wrapped in fresh basil leaves, grilled alongside the steak, and a serving of steamed green beans.  Topping the beans with some of the Chipotle Butter is divine!


Grilled Filet Mignon & Chipotle Butter
From Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
Makes 4 Servings
Points+ value = 1 per tsp butter; 1 per ounce raw filet mignon
(A 5oz raw filet mignon with 1 tsp butter = 6 points)

• 4 tsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 small chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, about 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
• 1 tsp grated lime zest
• salt
• ground pepper
• 4 filet mignons, trimmed of all visible fat

1. Combine the butter, chipotle, lime zest, and 1/8 tsp salt in a small bowl; mix well.  Wrap in plastic wrap, rolling to form a small cylinder.  Freeze 10 minutes.
2. Set up a grill for medium-hot indirect heat; and spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.  Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper, to taste.  Grill the steaks to desired doneness and transfer to serving plates.
3. Slice the butter into 4 discs and top each filet with a disk; serve immediately.