Ingredients

  • 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons black sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled mango
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pineapple
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4


Cooking Instructions


Step 1

  • To prepare relish, combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
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Step 2

  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Step 3

  • Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks. Coat both sides of each steak with 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, pressing gently to adhere.
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Step 4

  • Add steaks to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
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  • Length: 3 minutes

Step 5

  • Serve with relish.
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Step 6

  • Wine note: Cabernet sauvignon may be the classic steak wine, but the tropical fruit relish with these steaks calls for a more fruit-forward red, like a California zinfandel. Try St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel 2004 ($1
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Step 7

  • from Sonoma County. Its bold fruit tone, subtle smoke and spice, and juicy finish complement Asian flavors while standing up to beef. --Jeffery Lindenmuth
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