Veterans Day is an official holiday in the United States to honor men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11.
It marks the anniversary of the end of World War I when hostilities were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.
Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving. Source
Napoleon Bonaparte reportedly once said, "An army travels on its stomach." True or not, it's a sentiment that American's appreciate. Today, it's important to honor and appreciate our military service men and women with the best food, an all-American steak.
Filet Mignon with Horseradish Salsa
Serves 4
Horseradish Salsa
3 medium (about 1 pound) ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup(s) loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/2 small red onion, minced
2 tablespoon(s) prepared white horseradish
1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
Tenderloin Steaks
1 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon(s) olive oil
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with garlic press
4 (each about 6 ounces, 1 inch thick) beef tenderloin steaks, (filet mignon)
Prepare horseradish salsa: In medium bowl, stir all salsa ingredients; set aside, or cover and refrigerate if not serving right away. Makes about 2 cups.
Prepare tenderloin steaks: In cup, mix pepper, olive oil, salt, thyme, and garlic. Rub pepper mixture all over steaks. Place steaks on grill over medium heat and cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare or until of desired doneness, turning steaks over once. Serve steaks with horseradish salsa.
Each serving steak only: About 260 calories, 37 g protein, 1 g carbohydrate, 11 g total fat (4 g saturated), 0 g fiber, 89 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium.
Each 1/4 cup salsa: About 35 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 2 g total fat (0 g saturated), 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium.
Nutritional Information (amount per serving)
Calories 260; Carbohydrates 1g; Cholesterol 89mg; Fiber 0g; Sodium: 350mg; Fat 11g; Protein 37g; Sodium 350mg; Sugars 0g
Serve with slices of yellow squash, zucchini or other favorite vegetable. For dessert, serve a slice of double-chocolate cake topped with icy cold scoops of ice cream.
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Happy Veteran's Day to my family and all my military friends and followers.