Ingredients

  • 2 beef tenderloin steaks cut 1 inch thick, about 6 ounces each
  • 3/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper divided
  • salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, divided
  • 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup pearlized farro
  • 1 cup kale thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cranberries dried sweetened, or cherries
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Method

  • Combine 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; press evenly onto beef steaks.
  • Combine beef broth, farro, remaining 2 cloves garlic and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until most broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in kale and cranberries. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in almonds and lemon juice. Season with salt, as desired.
  • Meanwhile, place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of steaks is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once.
  • Season steaks with salt. Serve with farro mixture.