**Unveiling a Culinary Masterpiece: Filet of Beef, Explored Through a Trio of Exquisite Recipes**
Indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the elegance and timeless appeal of filet of beef. This prized cut, renowned for its exceptional tenderness and delicate flavor, takes center stage in three distinct recipes, each showcasing the versatility and boundless possibilities of this culinary gem. From a classic preparation that highlights the inherent flavors of the beef to innovative interpretations that introduce unexpected味覚, this collection promises an unforgettable dining experience. Beef Wellington, a timeless classic, captivates with its tenderloin wrapped in pâté and puff pastry, while Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce elevates the simplicity of grilled beef with a rich, velvety sauce. For those seeking an adventurous palate, Filet of Beef with Truffle Butter offers a luxurious combination of earthy flavors that will leave you craving more.
FILLET OF BEEF
In this wonderfully extravagant showstopper the earthy porcini go hand-in-hand with the garlic, thyme and butter to really kiss the meat as it cooks, creating a flavour-packed meltingly tender treat. Wrapping the fillet in a parcel of prosciutto not only protects it, but also seasons it to perfection as it cooks. Double win!
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Beef Recipes Beef Steak Potato Pork Mushroom
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas 7.
- Get the meat out of the fridge and leave to come up to room temperature before you cook it. Cover the porcini with 300ml of boiling water and leave to rehydrate for 5 minutes.
- Peel and finely chop 2 of the garlic cloves, then place in a large frying pan on a high heat with a knob of the butter. Add the porcini and half the soaking liquor, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thick and syrupy.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice, stir in the remaining butter, and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Leave to cool slightly.
- Drizzle the beef with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with black pepper. Sear in a sturdy roasting tray over a medium heat on the hob until browned all over, then remove from the heat.
- Lay out the slices of prosciutto on a large piece of greaseproof paper, overlapping them slightly, making a sheet big enough to wrap around the fillet.
- Spread the mushroom mixture lengthways over one half of the prosciutto, then sit the beef on top. Carefully roll up, tuck in the ends, then discard the paper. Secure with butcher's string.
- Squash the remaining unpeeled garlic cloves and put into the roasting tray with the herbs, then carefully place the beef on top. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes for rare, 30 to 35 minutes for medium, or 40 minutes for well done.
- When the time's up, remove the meat to a board to rest for 5 minutes, pouring any juices back into the tray.
- Transfer the tray to a medium-high heat on the hob, pour in the wine and the remaining porcini soaking liquor (discarding just the last gritty bit) and simmer to your desired consistency, scraping up all the goodness from the bottom of the tray.
- Remove from the heat, and sieve before serving, if you like - I also like to whisk in an extra knob of butter for maximum silkiness.
- Carve up the beef and serve drizzled with the red wine sauce - delicious with celeriac and potato mash, and steamed greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 25.4 g fat, SaturatedFat 12 g saturated fat, Protein 43 g protein, Carbohydrate 2.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 0.6 g sugar, Sodium 1.4 g salt, Fiber 0.6 g fibre
FILET OF BEEF WITH MUSTARD MAYO HORSERADISH SAUCE
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Pat the entire tenderloin dry with paper towels and brush it all over (top and bottom) with the butter. Sprinkle the tenderloin all over with 4 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper. It will seem like a lot but trust me, it's important.
- Place the tenderloin on the prepared sheet pan and roast it for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the end of the filet registers 130 degrees F for medium rare. Remove from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Discard the foil and allow to sit at room temperature.
- Meanwhile, for the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustards, horseradish, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the strings and slice the filet between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick, sprinkle with salt, and place on a platter with a garnish of parsley. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold with the sauce on the side.
FILET OF BEEF AU POIVRE
Steps:
- Place the filets on a board and pat them dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the filets with salt and then press the black pepper evenly on both sides. Allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until the butter almost smokes. Place the steaks in the pan and lower the heat to medium. Saute the steaks for 4 minutes on 1 side and then for 3 minutes on the other side, for medium rare. Remove the steaks to a serving platter and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Meanwhile, pour all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the saute pan. Add the shallots and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the beef broth and cook over high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, until reduced by half, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the Cognac and cook for 2 more minutes. Off the heat, swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve the steaks hot with the sauce poured on top.
BEEF TENDERLOIN FILETS
Simple. Elegant. Delicious. Great recipe for very special occasions. I serve with garlic mashed potatoes (or sometimes wild rice), green beans with cherry tomatoes (recipe on this site), green salad with sweet poppy seed dressing (my published recipe on this site), and homemade sweet dinner rolls (recipe on this site). Enjoy!
Provided by Alley
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat meat dry and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. Transfer filets to a serving plate and pour off fat from the skillet. Add wine and bring to a boil to deglaze pan. Stir in stock and cream and boil sauce until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tomatoes and basil and blend well.
- Pour sauce over beef on the serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
FILET OF BEEF BOURGUIGNON
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, cut the filet crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Salt and pepper the filets on both sides. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan on medium-high heat, saute the slices of beef in batches with 2 to 3 tablespoons oil until browned on the outside and very rare inside, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside on a platter.
- In the same pan, saute the bacon on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove the bacon and set it aside. Drain all the fat, except 2 tablespoons, from the pan. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with the red wine and cook on high heat for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the beef stock, tomato paste, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered on medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Strain the sauce and return it to the pan. Add the onions and carrots and simmer uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and the vegetables are cooked.
- With a fork mash 2 tablespoons butter and the flour into a paste and whisk it gently into the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Meanwhile, saute the mushrooms separately in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil for about 10 minutes, until browned and tender.
- Add the filet of beef slices, the mushrooms, and the bacon to the pan with the vegetables and sauce. Cover and reheat gently for 5 to 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Season, to taste, and serve immediately.
FILET OF BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS AND BLUE CHEESE
Ina Garten's filet of beef is ideal for the holidays: It's foolproof - and guaranteed to impress!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500˚. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Place the beef on the prepared sheet pan and pat dry with paper towels. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter all over the beef with your hands. Sprinkle the beef all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for exactly 25 minutes for rare (120˚) and 30 minutes for medium rare (125˚). Remove the beef from the oven, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large (12-inch) sauté pan. Add the shallots and sauté over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until tender but not browned. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and heat until sizzling. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the Port, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the crème fraîche and cook for one minute, until slightly thickened. Reduce the heat to low and add the Roquefort, stirring just until it melts. (If the sauce is too thick, add another splash of Port.)
- Before serving, reheat the sauce and sprinkle with the parsley. Remove the strings from the roast and slice thickly. Spoon on the sauce, sprinkle with salt and serve hot.
FILLET OF BEEF (BEEF TENDERLOIN WHOLE)
How to cook a whole or large piece of beef tenderloin. Note from UnknownChef86: This is a recipe I adopted in 2006.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Roast Beef
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Place the beef on a sheet pan and pat the outside dry with a paper towel.
- Spread the butter on with your hands.
- Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Remove the strings and slice the fillet thickly.
- Note: Be sure your oven is very clean or the high temperature will cause it to smoke.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 1745.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Protein 0.2
THE BEST EVER BEEF TENDERLOIN (FILET OF BEEF)
My lovely step-mother, Jan, is one of the best cooks I know! This Beef Tenderloin is one of her specialty recipes, and it is absolutely mouth-watering delicious! I love it because it is quite fast and easy to cook (after the marinating time), yet, it is perfect for special occasion meals, because it tastes like you slaved over it. Please note that the prep/cooking time does not include the over-night marinating. Please also note that the marinade will come out as a paste (after cooking it)--this is normal (thickened by the cornstarch), and is meant to be place on the top of the meat, as it cooks like a wonderful crust!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy saucepan; mMix well.
- Bring just to boiling point.
- Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- Place beef in a glass, enamel, or stainless steel pan.
- Pour cooled marinade over beef, and cover.
- Allow to marinate overnight in fridge.
- Remove from fridge several hours before roasting.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place meat in shallow baking pan, and pour marinade over it.
- Roast for 20 minutes, basting with marinade from time to time.
- Reduce heat to 350°F.
- Continue roasting another 20 minutes (or until beef reaches desired doneness).
- Remove from oven and let cool in marinade.
- Cut into thin slices and serve at room temperature.
- NOTE: This is best served rare to med-rare. It is most often done after 40 minutes of roasting, so please be careful not to overcook.
PEPPERED FILET OF BEEF
Chef Jeremiah Tower's beef filet is worthy of a special occasion. His Montpelier Butter and Oven-Dried Vegetables are rich and elegant accompaniments to the roast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cover a baking sheet with plastic wrap; set aside. In a spice grinder, coarsely grind the black and white peppercorns. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving powder for another use. Transfer ground peppercorns to a small bowl. Stir in oil, cognac, thyme, and salt.
- Spread half of the pepper mixture lengthwise down the center of the prepared baking sheet. Top with filet, rolling to coat. Spread the remaining pepper mixture over the top of the filet to evenly coat. Wrap filet with the plastic wrap. Transfer to refrigerator, and let marinate for 4 hours. Remove the filet from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Salt the beef, and place on a rack in a large roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven, and roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven, and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes before removing twine and slicing. Serve with Montpelier Butter and Oven-Dried Vegetables.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality beef tenderloin for the best results.
- Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin before cooking.
- Season the tenderloin generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet until it is browned on all sides.
- Reduce the heat and cook the tenderloin to your desired doneness.
- Let the tenderloin rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Filet mignon is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a tender, juicy, and flavorful cut of beef that is sure to impress your guests. With a little bit of preparation and care, you can easily cook a perfect filet mignon at home. So next time you are looking for a special meal to make, give filet mignon a try.
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