Filet Mignon in Red Chile and California Raisin Mole with Avocado and Cilantro Sprigs - California R

Ingredients

• 6 filet mignon (6 ounces each)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 ancho chiles (approximately 1 ounce)
• 6 large whole allspice berries
• 12 cumin seeds
• 1 / 4 Teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 / 2 Cup California raisins
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 / 2 yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1 white corn tortilla, cut into eighths
• 3 Cups chicken broth or water
• 1 / 4 fresh hoja santa leaf or 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 / 4 Cup pumpkin seeds, hulled
• 1 / 4 Cup pecan pieces
• 1 Ounce bittersweet chocolate
• 1 large ripe Haas avocado; peeled, seeded and cut into 12 slices
• 18 Cilantro sprigs