Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup minced green onions (about 3)
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (4-ounce) beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick)
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

Method

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium- high heat until very hot.
  • Rub both sides of steaks with garlic halves. Spread mustard evenly over both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning.
  • Cook steaks 3 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
  • Spoon sauce over steaks.