BEEF EN CROûTE WITH CORIANDER WALNUT FILLING
Steps:
- Trim tenderloin if necessary and pat dry. Halve tenderloin crosswise and season with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until just smoking and brown beef, 1 piece at a time, on all sides, about 2 minutes total for each piece of beef, transferring to a platter.
- Make an egg wash by lightly beating egg with water. On a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin roll out dough into a 19- by 15-inch rectangle (slightly less than 1/4 inch thick). Cut a 1-inch strip of dough from a shorter end (leaving an 18- by 15-inch rectangle) and reserve strip. Arrange rectangle lengthwise on a baking sheet or tray (about 17 1/2 by 12 1/2 inches), letting excess hang over. Spread one third filling lengthwise down middle of rectangle, forming a 16- by 2-inch strip. Arrange beef pieces end to end lengthwise on filling and spread remaining filling on top of beef. Brush edges of dough with some egg wash. Fold up long sides of dough to enclose beef completely and seal edge. Fold ends of dough over wrapped beef and seal edges. Invert a large baking sheet onto wrapped beef and invert beef onto sheet so that pastry is seam side down. Brush crust evenly with some egg wash. Cut out holly leaves and berries from reserved pastry strip and arrange on crust, gently pressing to make them adhere. Brush decorations with some egg wash and with a sharp knife make small steam vents every 3 inches on top of crust. Chill beef en croûte, loosely covered, at least 1 hour and up to 6.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake beef en croûte in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and a thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of beef registers 115°F. Let beef stand on sheet on a rack 25 minutes. Beef will continue to cook as it stands, reaching 125°F. (medium-rare).
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M.D FAHAD
fahadm@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to impress your guests.
Arif rikta
arif_r@hotmail.frI'm glad I tried this recipe, but I don't think I'll be making it again.
Manisha Lawati
manishal19@hotmail.comI would make this dish again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.
Md Mushfiq
m-md20@yahoo.comOverall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
Zubi bhai
z_b@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler beef en croute recipe next time.
Ameen burki Burki
b.ameen2@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crust didn't turn out crispy.
Brenae Mosley
b-mosley@yahoo.comI had a hard time finding coriander, so I used parsley instead. It turned out fine.
Ghetto Blink
blink-g2@yahoo.comThe filling was a bit dry.
Hanadi Hani
h44@aol.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste.
Nelson Comedyhuz
comedyhuz@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef and phyllo dough.
Joey Galindez
galindez.joey@gmail.comThe instructions for this recipe were easy to follow, and the dish turned out great.
Sunokhan Abbasi90
a.sunokhan@gmail.comThis dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Younas Pathan
younas.pathan72@gmail.comThe sauce for this dish is amazing! It's rich and flavorful, and it really complements the beef and filling.
ayana timothy
timothy@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of coriander, but I really enjoyed the filling in this dish. It was well-balanced and didn't overpower the beef.
Patricia Martinez fuentes
p@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, yet surprisingly easy to make.
Sajid Anjum
a.sajid31@gmail.comI love the crispy phyllo dough crust on this dish. It adds a nice textural contrast to the tender beef and flavorful filling.
BM
bm34@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The beef en croute is so tender and juicy, and the filling is rich and flavorful.
hansel Duran
hanseld8@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfect. The coriander-walnut filling is so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the beef.
Opiyo Florence
f.o@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.