Beef medallions are a luxurious and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner. The key to making perfect beef medallions is to use high-quality, thick-cut steaks and to cook them to the desired doneness. Medallions are best cooked over high heat to create a nice crust on the outside while leaving the inside tender and juicy. Serve the medallions with a variety of sauces, such as a classic demi-glace or a tangy horseradish sauce. Horseradish sauce adds a unique and spicy kick to the beef medallions, making them a memorable and satisfying dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH FRESH HORSERADISH SAUCE
This quick and easy dish is dedicated to that little mini-season between summer and fall, that time of year when I crave hearty, comforting dishes that are still light and simple to make.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Sirloin Steak Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place cherry tomatoes into a bowl and season with black pepper, salt, and sugar. Stir in rice wine vinegar. Let stand about 15 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Stir 2 tablespoons horseradish into creme fraiche in a small bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cut steaks in half across the grain and pound each piece to about 3/8 inch thick. Season each side generously with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Lay steaks onto a work surface and sprinkle each piece lightly with flour. Pat the flour into the meat. Repeat on other side. Let meat rest for 10 minutes to let flour adhere.
- Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, pour in vegetable oil, and heat until small wisps of smoke are visible rising off the oil. Lay steaks into the hot oil (meat should sizzle) and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. When you see beef juices accumulate on the surface of the meat, flip and brown the other side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let rest for about 2 minutes.
- Pour excess oil from the skillet and pour water into the skillet. Scrape up and dissolve any browned meat juices from the bottom of the skillet; continue to cook until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Pour pan juices over tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Divide about half the tomato mixture with juice per serving into the bottom of 2 large soup plates. Top each with 2 beef medallions and a spoonful of horseradish cream. Grate about 1/2 teaspoon horseradish over each serving and top with about 1 teaspoon of chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH FRESH HORSERADISH SAUCE
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place cherry tomatoes into a bowl and season with black pepper, salt, and sugar. Stir in rice wine vinegar. Let stand about 15 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Stir 2 tablespoons horseradish into creme fraiche in a small bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cut steaks in half across the grain and pound each piece to about 3/8 inch thick. Season each side generously with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Lay steaks onto a work surface and sprinkle each piece lightly with flour. Pat the flour into the meat. Repeat on other side. Let meat rest for 10 minutes to let flour adhere.
- Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, pour in vegetable oil, and heat until small wisps of smoke are visible rising off the oil. Lay steaks into the hot oil (meat should sizzle) and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- When you see beef juices accumulate on the surface of the meat, flip and brown the other side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let rest for about 2 minutes.
- Pour excess oil from the skillet and pour water into the skillet. Scrape up and dissolve any browned meat juices from the bottom of the skillet. Continue to cook until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Pour pan juices over tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Divide about half the tomato mixture with juice per serving into the bottom of 2 large soup plates. Top each with 2 beef medallions and a spoonful of horseradish cream. Grate about 1/2 teaspoon horseradish over each serving and top with about 1 teaspoon of chives.
- Note: Fresh horseradish isn't really that hot, but it does have a beautiful, fresh flavor. Grate it with a Microplane for best results.
- Note: You can substitute sour cream for creme fraiche if you like.
BEEF MEDALLION WITH HERB ROASTED POTATOES, WARM SALAD GREENS AND A DRIED MOREL BRANDY SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced potatoes with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of Herb Mix. Season with salt and black pepper. Place potatoes on a baking tray. Roast potatoes in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the edges just start to turn golden. Remove from oven and place potatoes into a glass bowl. While still warm, toss truffle butter with the potatoes. Cover with foil and keep warm until ready to serve.
- For the medallions, coat all sides with olive oil. Sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of Herb Mix per medallion on both sides. Season both sides of the medallions with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, sear medallions on high heat until the outside is cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- To make the sauce, use the same pan that the medallions were cooked in. The leftover residue from the beef will add extra flavor. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon of shallots, and morels. Saute for 3 minutes. Add brandy and flame off alcohol. Pour in reserved morel water and reduce by half. Once reduced, add the veal stock and bring to a simmer. Add the heavy cream and reduce to low heat. Simmer for one minute. Season with salt and black pepper. Leave in pan to maintain heat until ready to serve.
- To make the warm salad greens, in a separate large saute pan with the olive oil, saute the shallots for 2 minutes. Then add the beet greens and arugula, saute until wilted. Remove from heat and toss in baby spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
- To plate each serving, place a portion of the potatoes in the center of the plate. Then arrange each portion of the greens on top of the potatoes. Then place two medallions on top of the greens, leaning against each other. Then spoon a portion of the sauce around the potatoes, greens, and medallions. Garnish the top of the medallions with 1 tablespoon of tomato concasse. Serve and enjoy.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
FILET OF BEEF STEAKS WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 33m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Season meat with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet with oven safe handle over high heat. If you have a rubber handled pan, wrap the handle twice with tin foil for baking.
- Sear meat in the very hot nonstick skillet to caramelize the beef, 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to oven and cook 8 to 15 minutes longer for medium rare to well done meat.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter. Combine melted butter with flour and cook a minute longer. Whisk in milk. Thicken milk to gravy consistency, then stir in horseradish, chives and salt and pepper. Transfer sauce to a serving dish.
- Remove meat from oven and transfer to a platter. Return pan to stovetop over moderate heat and deglaze pan with 1/2 cup Madeira or dry sherry. Add remaining tablespoon butter to the pan and pour the drippings over steaks.
BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH COGNAC SAUCE
Categories Beef Sauté Valentine's Day Low Carb Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Beef Tenderloin Brandy Cognac/Armagnac Winter Anniversary Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add brown sugar; stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth, beef broth and Cognac. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Add cream. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for rare. Transfer steaks to plates. Add sauce to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Slice steaks; fan slices on plates. Top with sauce and garnish with chives.
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE
Prepare the sauce several hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve - the flavors will have a chance to meld, and you won't have to worry about last-minute prep.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Roast Beef
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 3 T. horseradish, 2 T. mustard and 1 T. parsley; refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine remaining 2 T. horseradish and 2 T. mustard with Worcestershire, rosemary, salt and peppercorns. Spread mixture over all sides of beef.
- Place beef in roasting pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of beef registers 145 degrees, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Remove string from meat and slice. Sprinkle with remaining 1 T. parsley. Serve with horseradish sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512, Fat 36.5, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 139.7, Sodium 311.2, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 39.3
BEEF MEDALLIONS WITH FRESH HORSERADISH SAUCE
This quick and easy dish is dedicated to that little mini-season between summer and fall, that time of year when I crave hearty, comforting dishes that are still light and simple to make.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Sirloin Steak
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place cherry tomatoes into a bowl and season with black pepper, salt, and sugar. Stir in rice wine vinegar. Let stand about 15 minutes to let flavors blend.
- Stir 2 tablespoons horseradish into creme fraiche in a small bowl; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cut steaks in half across the grain and pound each piece to about 3/8 inch thick. Season each side generously with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Lay steaks onto a work surface and sprinkle each piece lightly with flour. Pat the flour into the meat. Repeat on other side. Let meat rest for 10 minutes to let flour adhere.
- Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, pour in vegetable oil, and heat until small wisps of smoke are visible rising off the oil. Lay steaks into the hot oil (meat should sizzle) and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. When you see beef juices accumulate on the surface of the meat, flip and brown the other side, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and let rest for about 2 minutes.
- Pour excess oil from the skillet and pour water into the skillet. Scrape up and dissolve any browned meat juices from the bottom of the skillet; continue to cook until slightly thickened, about 30 seconds. Pour pan juices over tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Divide about half the tomato mixture with juice per serving into the bottom of 2 large soup plates. Top each with 2 beef medallions and a spoonful of horseradish cream. Grate about 1/2 teaspoon horseradish over each serving and top with about 1 teaspoon of chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 349.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
BEEF MEDALLIONS AND MUSHROOMS IN RED WINE SAUCE
Do not over cook the meat. The Beef Industry has recently started cutting the 'beef medallion cut' in the last two years. It is the second best cut after the beef tenderloin. The tenderloin comes from the T-bone the small portion from inside the bone and the medallion comes from a shoulder cut.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Start by cutting the tenderloin into 6 equal pieces, then flatten each piece using a mallet or heavy weight until each piece is 1/4 inch thick.
- Season with the salt and pepper.
- In a medium skillet, melt a tablespooon of butter over med-high heat.
- Add the beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until outside is brown but inside is still very pink, about 2 minutes on each side.
- After browning remove each tenderloin from pan and keep warm.
- Add remaining butter to skillet, and when melted, add mushrooms and shallots.
- Saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the sugar over the mixture, and cook until deep brown, about 4 minutes longer.
- Add vinegar, garlic, herbs, and flour and stir one minute, until liquid is absorbed.
- Add broth and wine, and bring to a boil.
- Cook until liquid is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- Return beef to the pan, and heat through, about 1 minute.
- Arrange beef on plate and spoon sauce and mushrooms over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 15.3
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. A good choice for beef medallions is a tender cut, such as filet mignon or top sirloin. These cuts are lean and have a mild flavor, making them ideal for a quick sear.
- Sear the beef medallions over high heat. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the meat while keeping the inside tender and juicy. You can sear the medallions in a skillet, on a grill, or under a broiler.
- Don't overcook the beef medallions. Beef medallions are best cooked to medium-rare or medium. Overcooking will make the meat tough and dry.
- Let the beef medallions rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve the beef medallions with a flavorful sauce. A good choice for a sauce is a horseradish sauce, which is made with fresh horseradish, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Other good choices include a red wine sauce, a mushroom sauce, or a béarnaise sauce.
Conclusion:
Beef medallions are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following the tips in this article, you can create perfectly cooked beef medallions that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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