Indulge in the delectable world of steak and its perfect pairing, Béarnaise sauce. This classic French sauce, with its rich and creamy texture, elevates any steak to a culinary masterpiece. Dive into our curated collection of Béarnaise sauce recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved sauce. From the traditional recipe using egg yolks and clarified butter to variations that incorporate white wine, shallots, and even tarragon, you'll find the perfect sauce to complement your steak. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this luxurious and flavorful sauce that will transform your steak into an unforgettable dining experience.
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BEARNAISE SAUCE II
This deliciously creamy herb sauce is so simple to make using a microwave, but if you do not have one, place your bowl over a pan of simmering water to heat it gently. Excellent German recipe for Bernaise sauce. Great on steaks, chicken, vegetables and fish.
Provided by CHELSEAROBERTSON
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place butter in a medium glass bowl, and melt in the microwave, about 30 seconds on High. Whisk in the onion, white wine vinegar, egg yolks, heavy cream and lemon juice. Season with tarragon, parsley, salt, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; mix well.
- Return to the microwave, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring until smooth every 20 to 30 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 143.1 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 234.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BéARNAISE SAUCE
Béarnaise sauce is a piquant child of hollandaise, one of the so-called mother sauces of French cuisine. It is simply an emulsification - egg yolks and butter cut through with vinegar flavored with tarragon and shallots, with a bite of black pepper. Think of it as a loose mayonnaise, requiring only plenty of whisking and a careful hand with the heat to master. You don't need the clarified butter many recipes call for - a good unsalted butter, melted, works just fine. Apply the sauce to steaks or burgers, asparagus or salmon. The sauce's richness improves virtually everything it touches.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories sauces and gravies
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the vinegar, shallots, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of tarragon leaves into a small saucepan, and set over a medium flame. Bring just to a boil, and then reduce heat to a simmer until there are only a few tablespoons of liquid left, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
- Fill a small saucepan with an inch or two of water, and set over medium-high heat to boil.
- Put the cooled shallot-and-tarragon mixture into a metal mixing bowl along with a tablespoon of water and the egg yolks, then whisk to combine.
- Turn the heat under the saucepan of water down to its lowest setting, and put the bowl on top of the pan, making sure that it does not touch the water directly. Continue to whisk the yolks until they thicken, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. You should just about double the volume of the yolks.
- Slowly beat in the butter, a tablespoon or two at a time, whisking slowly to combine and emulsify. Remove the bowl from the pan occasionally, so as not to overcook the eggs, and taste the sauce. Season with salt. If the flavor is not sharp enough, add a splash of lemon juice. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of hot water. Add the remaining teaspoon of tarragon leaves, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
BERNAISE SAUCE (FOR STEAKS) RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by Jomamma
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the Champagne vinegar, white wine, shallots, 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is reduced to a few tablespoons. Cool slightly. Place the cooled mixture with the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon salt in the jar of a blender and blend for 30 seconds. With blender on, slowly pour the hot butter through the opening in the lid. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of tarragon leaves and blend only for a second. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of white wine to thin. Keep at room temperature until serving. Serve the Bernaise sauce on the side with steaks. Note: To make the sauce in advance, prepare an hour before serving and allow it to sit in the blender. Before serving, add 1 tablespoon of the hottest tap water and blend for a few seconds.
STEAK WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE
We had this for dinner this past weekend and I cannot begin to describe how scrumptious it was. This is a recipe from Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. I have never liked Bearnaise Sauce -- but I made this as a special treat for my husband. We BOTH absolutely loved this steak AND the sauce, and it will be a special dinner for us from now on. We served this with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Pesto Pea Salad. Yum! ** Please note: This has raw egg yolks in the Bearnaise Sauce **
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Steak
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the sauce:.
- Put the Champagne Vinegar, white wine, shallots, 1 tablespoon of the chopped tarragon leaves, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is reduced to a few tablespoons.
- Cool slightly.
- Place the cooled mixture with the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of salt in the jar of a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
- With the blender on, slowly pour the hot butter through the opening in the lid.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of chopped tarragon leaves and blend only for a second.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of white wine to thin.
- Keep at room temperature until serving.
- Season the steaks liberally with salt and coarsely ground black pepper on both sides.
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a saute pan over high heat until it's almost smoking, then sear the steaks on each side for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat to low and cook the steaks for about 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until very rare in the middle.
- Remove to a plate, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Serve with the Bearnaise Sauce on the side.
- Note: To make the sauce in advance, prepare an hour before serving and allow it to sit in the blender.
- Before serving, add 1 tablespoon of the hottest tap water and blend for a few seconds.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.2, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 186.2, Sodium 9.1, Carbohydrate 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.8
STEAK FRITES WITH BéARNAISE-ISH
Steps:
- Set the steak out at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack or paper towel and set aside.
- Place the potatoes into a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover the potatoes with about 1 centimeter (1/2 inch) of canola oil, place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil over high heat; this should take about 5 minutes. When boiling, remove the lid and cook, without stirring, for 10 minutes.
- Carefully stir the fries, gently scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any that are stuck and cook for another 10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove the fries from the oil and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Season immediately with salt and transfer to the oven to keep warm.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry with paper towel. Rub with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Add the butter into the pan along with one clove of unpeeled garlic and 2 sprigs of tarragon. Carefully tilt the pan slightly and spoon the butter over the steak for 1 to 2 minutes for medium, or until the steak is cooked to your liking. Remove the steak from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and mince the remaining garlic, finely chop the remaining 2 sprigs of tarragon and add to a bowl along with the mayonnaise and lemon juice, to taste.
- To serve, cut the steak into 1-centimeter (1/2-inch) thick slices and transfer to two plates along with the fries, a scattering of chives and a dollop of béarnaise-ish sauce. Season with a bit more salt and pepper.
SIRLOIN STEAK WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season steak on both sides with salt and pepper and refrigerate. Combine wine, vinegar and shallot in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture is reduced to two tablespoons, 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add oil and reserved tablespoon of butter. When butter is melted, add steak and sear for one minute. Reduce heat and continue to cook until the first side is golden brown and beginning to crisp, about three minutes longer. Turn the steak with tongs and sear the other side until well-browned, two or three minutes.
- Place pan in oven and finish cooking, turning once, 6-8 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a platter and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. To finish sauce, put it through a fine strainer, pressing on shallots. Whisk the five tablespoons of cold butter a few pieces at a time into warm reduction until you have a creamy sauce. Stir in tarragon to taste and season with salt and pepper. Slice steak into half-inch thick slices across grain, spoon sauce on top and serve.
STEAK WITH BERNAISE
Steps:
- For the sauce, put the Champagne vinegar, white wine, shallots, 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is reduced to a few tablespoons. Cool slightly.
- Place the cooled mixture with the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon salt in the jar of a blender and blend for 30 seconds. With blender on, slowly pour the hot butter through the opening in the lid. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of tarragon leaves and blend only for a second. If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of white wine to thin. Keep at room temperature until serving.
- Season the steaks liberally with salt and coarsely ground black pepper on both sides. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat until it's almost smoking, then sear the steaks on each side for 1 minute. Lower the heat to low and cook the steaks for about 7 to 10 minutes, turning once, until very rare in the middle. Remove to a plate, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to sit for 10 minutes. Serve with the bernaise sauce on the side.
- Note: To make the sauce in advance, prepare an hour before serving and allow it to sit in the blender. Before serving, add 1 tablespoon of the hottest tap water and blend for a few seconds.
Tips:
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be.
- Use unsalted butter so you can control the amount of salt in the sauce.
- Fresh herbs, such as tarragon and chives, will add a delicious flavor to the sauce.
Make sure the butter is cold before adding it to the egg yolks.
- This will help prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- If the butter is too warm, it will melt too quickly and the sauce will be thin.
Whisk the egg yolks and butter together slowly.
- This will help prevent the sauce from curdling.
- If you whisk the ingredients too quickly, the sauce will be oily.
Add the vinegar or lemon juice gradually.
- This will help prevent the sauce from becoming too acidic.
- Taste the sauce as you add the vinegar or lemon juice so you can adjust the flavor to your liking.
Strain the sauce before serving.
- This will remove any lumps or impurities from the sauce.
- You can use a fine-mesh sieve or a chinois to strain the sauce.
Serve the sauce immediately.
- Béarnaise sauce is best served fresh.
- If you need to make the sauce ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Béarnaise sauce is a classic French sauce that is perfect for serving with steak, fish, or vegetables.
- It is a rich, creamy sauce with a slightly tangy flavor.
- Béarnaise sauce is relatively easy to make, but it does require some time and patience.
- If you follow the tips in this article, you will be able to make a delicious béarnaise sauce that will impress your friends and family.
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