Beef Filets with Ancient Grain & Kale Salad : Strauss Brands

Ingredients

• 2 5-6 oz beef filet mignon (also called beef tenderloin steaks)
• ¼ plus 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
• kosher salt, to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth
• ½ cup pearlized farro
• 1 cup kale, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup dried sweetened cranberries or cherries
• 2 tbsp sliced almonds
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice