CHRISTMAS CHâTEAUBRIAND

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Provided by Steven L. Katz

Categories     Christmas     Beef Tenderloin     Bacon     Red Wine     Winter     Gourmet     Maryland

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

a 2-pound center-cut beef tenderloin roast (chateaubriand), trimmed and tied
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon coarsely crushed black pepper
2 bacon slices
2/3 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 red bell pepper
1 1/3 cups beef or veal demiglace*
Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
*available at specialty foods shops

Steps:

  • Pat tenderloin dry and rub with celery salt and black pepper. Cut bacon into 1 1/2-inch pieces. In a heavy kettle just large enough to hold tenderloin cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to a small bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat. Increase heat to moderately high and brown tenderloin on all sides, about 5 minutes total. With tongs transfer tenderloin to a plate.
  • To kettle add wine, bacon, and rosemary and boil mixture 1 minute. Return tenderloin to kettle and cook at a bare simmer, covered, turning occasionally, 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of beef registers 125°F. for medium-rare. With tongs transfer tenderloin to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.
  • While tenderloin is standing, cut bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. With a slotted spoon discard bacon from cooking liquid. Add bell pepper and demiglace to cooking liquid and boil sauce over moderate heat until slightly thickened and reduced to about 1 1/3 cups.
  • Cut tenderloin into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange on a platter. Spoon some of sauce over tenderloin and garnish with rosemary sprigs. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Bhutta Mallah
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This was my first time making Chateaubriand, and it turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Raymond Duffy
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khan Umais
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This dish was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone raved about how tender and juicy the beef was, and the sauce was to die for. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


Nayef Kedir
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were stunning. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Jr Kebillo
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The beef was cooked evenly throughout, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Polycap Monda
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This was an amazing dish! The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bingjie Zhai
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This recipe is a must-try for any beef lover! The beef is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


UGOCHUKWU NDUBUISI
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I made this dish for my family for Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! The beef was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was divine. Everyone loved it.


Tamjid Hossain
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This was my first time making Chateaubriand, and it was a success! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Iraneti redfern
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The beef is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Speedi Ktu
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were stunning. The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.


Md Siam Hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The beef was cooked evenly throughout, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Azqa Tanveer
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This was an amazing dish! The beef was tender and juicy, and the sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dezzy Hallam
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This recipe is a must-try for any beef lover! The beef is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Emmanuel Amama
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I made this for my family for Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! The beef was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was so tasty. Everyone loved it.


Kathleen Nilan
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This was my first time making Chateaubriand, and it turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Nasir
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always cooked to perfection, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Altanshagai Chagnaadorj
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This dish was a hit at our Christmas party! Everyone raved about how tender and juicy the beef was, and the sauce was to die for. I'll definitely be making this again next year.