Beef au bleu, a French dish that translates to "beef in blue," is a classic culinary delight that offers a tender, flavorful beef experience. This traditional dish, rooted in the rich history of French cuisine, is known for its vibrant blue cheese sauce that perfectly complements the richness of the beef. As we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets behind the perfect beef au bleu, let's explore the various techniques, ingredients, and cooking methods that come together to create this remarkable dish.
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BEEF AU JUS
This is the most minimalist method for doing a quick au jus for your prime rib of beef.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt fat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into beef fat; cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Pour beef broth into fat mixture; increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
- Boil mixture until it thickens slightly; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 439.8 mg
BLUE CHEESE BEEF TENDERLOIN
This is a recipe for whole beef tenderloin baked and topped with a blue cheese sauce.
Provided by J MILLER
Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beef in a shallow dish. Combine teriyaki sauce, red wine and garlic; pour over beef. Allow beef to marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Place tenderloin on broiler pan, and cook in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and cook for 30 to 40 more minutes, or to desired doneness. Allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine blue cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth; serve over sliced tenderloin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 143.5 mg, Fat 54.6 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1042.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BEEF AU BLEU
This beef dish is perfect for a fancy sit down dinner.
Provided by Laura Calder
Categories beef,cheese,dinner,easter,French,lunch,Main,quick and easy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Move the oven rack to the top rungs, and heat the oven to broil for a good ten minutes. Season the steaks on both sides with salt and pepper and rub all over with a little olive oil. Set the meat in a cast iron pan and broil 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until done to your liking. Remove to a carving board, cover with foil, and let rest 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, crumble the cheese into a saucepan, pour over the cream, and gently heat to melt. Carve the meat and arrange on a serving platter. Pour over the juices (if you feel there is too much, you can reduce them first.) Spoon over a little of the sauce and pour the rest into a sauce jug for passing around the table.
BLUEBERRY BACON BLUE CHEESE BURGER AU POIVRE
Steps:
- Divide the beef into 6 loosely packed 1/2-inch-thick patties about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Set aside.
- Combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. In the meantime, stir together the cornstarch and water in a medium bowl. When the blueberry mixture comes to a boil, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the blueberry mixture slightly thickens to the consistency of pancake syrup. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- Place the coarse pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the burger patties liberally with salt and place one by one in the coarse pepper to coat generously, pushing firmly on each side.
- Cook the burgers in a hot cast-iron pan with a little oil to get them started. Cook 4 minutes on one side, and then flip and cook 3 minutes on the other side to medium-rare. Remove to a warm plate covered with foil to rest while cooking the remaining burgers.
- Meanwhile, cut and toast the buns cut-side down in a separate pan with a touch of oil for extra crunch. Spread the toasted buns liberally with the basil aioli. Place a burger on the bottom bun, followed by some blue cheese, a few spoonfuls of blueberry sauce, 2 slices bacon, a slice of red onion and a big pinch of arugula. Repeat with the remaining burgers.
- Blend the basil, lemon juice, garlic and oil to make a smooth puree in a blender. Mix it with your favorite mayonnaise (2 parts mayonnaise to 1 part basil puree).
FRUGAL GOURMET'S BEEF WITH BLEU CHEESE
This recipe is by Jeff Smith and was published in his book "The Frugal Gourmet". Hope you enjoy! ****Cooking time on this may vary greatly depending on how well done you like your steak.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large frying pan. Add the olive oil and the steaks to you perfection. (I like mine rare, very rare.) Remove to a warm plate and add the wine and the garlic and onion. Sauté just a minute and deglaze the pan by scrapping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Allow the wine to reduce be half and then add the glace de viande and the rosemary. Simmer for a moment and add the butter mixed with the cheese. Mix with a wire whip until smooth.
- Place a bit of the sauce on each plate and then a piece of the stake on top of the sauce. Add the salt and pepper at the very last, as salt will dry out the meat during the cooking process. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.2, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 114.1, Sodium 167.7, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 29.1
ROAST BEEF DINNER ENCHILADAS (LITE-BLEU)
A great dinner all rolled up into one and baked in a casserole dish. This is a great recipe for using up leftovers, and looks elegant too.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 8 enchiladas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and add the onions and garlic. Cook for one to two minutes. Add gravy, tomatoes, and italian seasoning.
- Meanwhile, heat potatoes and gently fold in broccoli and carrots. To each slice of roast beef, spread about 1/2 cup of the potato mixture and roll up. Place beef rolls, seam side down, in a baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spoon gravy mixture over beef rolls, cover and bake for 20-25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with parsley and parmesan, and serve.
BLUE CHEESE ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES
This recipe is a great way to dress up a roast beef sandwich. The blue cheese spread is simply scrumptious. --Janet Briggs
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mash the blue cheese with a fork. Whisk in sour cream and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Spread over one side of each slice of bread., On four slices, layer roast beef, red peppers and lettuce; top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a good quality cut of beef for the best results. Look for a tenderloin or strip steak that is at least 1 inch thick.
- Don't overcook the beef. The ideal internal temperature for medium-rare is 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make sure the sauce is hot before serving. You can reheat it over low heat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Garnish the beef with fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Conclusion:
Beef au bleu is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The tender beef is cooked to perfection and served with a rich and flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this delicious dish at home.
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