Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon

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Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon adds summer flair to grilled steak by topping those filets with the classic salad of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Add summer flair to grilled steak by topping those filets with the classic salad of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.

Ingredients

  • four 6-8 oz filets
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1-2 roma tomatoes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick (you'll need eight slices)
  • About 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into four slices
  • About eight fresh basil leaves
  • Reduced balsamic vinegar (store bough or make your own)

Instructions

  1. Season filets with salt and pepper and lightly brush with olive oil
  2. Heat grill to high. Place steaks on grill, reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce to low, top with one tomato slice, one basil leaf, one slice mozzarella, another basil leaf, and another slice of tomato.
  5. Close the cover and grill for another 3-5 minutes or to desired doneness.
  6. Remove to a platter, let rest for at least 5 minutes, drizzle with olive oil and reduced balsamic vinegar before serving.
Source cupcakesandkalechips.com
Caprese Grilled Filet Mignon - top perfectly grilled steaks with the classic salad of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil for a perfect summer dinner. #GrillTalk #SundaySupper | cupcakesandkalechips.com | gluten free, low carb recipe
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