Caprese grilled filet mignon

Date Added : 11/04/2020

INGREDIENTS

four 6-8 oz filets

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

olive oil

1-2 roma tomatoes, sliced about ¼ inch thick (you'll need eight slices)

About 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into four slices

About eight fresh basil leaves

balsamic vinegar


PREPARATION:

Season filets with salt and pepper and lightly brush with olive oil. Heat grill to high. Place steaks on grill, reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Reduce to low, top with one tomato slice, one basil leaf, one slice mozzarella, another basil leaf, and another slice of tomato. Close the cover and grill for another 3-5 minutes or to desired doneness.
Remove to a platter, let rest for at least 5 minutes, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar before serving.