Beef Oscar is a classic dish that combines the flavors of tender beef, succulent crab meat, and a rich béarnaise sauce. While the original recipe is often attributed to French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier, variations of this dish have emerged over time, each offering a unique twist on the traditional preparation. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a modern interpretation, this article will guide you through the essential steps and variations of Beef Oscar, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
STEAK OSCAR
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- For the tarragon hollandaise: Add the egg yolks to a blender or a food processor and blend. Add the lemon juice and blend for several seconds. With the blender on, slowly drizzle in the melted butter. Turn off the blender, add in a little salt and cayenne and whip it again until combined. Add the chopped tarragon and pulse. Set aside.
- For the steak: Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steaks.
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter melts, add the steaks to the skillet and sear on both sides until a really nice color, about 1 minute per side.
- Place the skillet in the oven to finish cooking the steaks. Cook until medium rare, 4 to 5 minutes. Cover loosely in foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- For the roasted asparagus: Put the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle over the olive oil and sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Roast for 5 to 10 minutes.
- For the shrimp: Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and saute until pink and dark golden brown. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place each filet steak on a plate and place three to four asparagus spears on top. Pile on some sauteed shrimp and drizzle on some hollandaise Sprinkle on the parsley and serve.
VEAL OSCAR
Steps:
- Blanch asparagus tips in simmering water, drain and set aside. Poach crab legs in water, white wine and lemon slices for 5 minutes, then shell with a crab cracker and reserve.
- In a shallow dish combine flour, salt and pepper; coat pieces of veal. In a saute pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and fry cutlets 3 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove the veal to a warm platter. Using the same pan, melt remaining butter. Stir in shallots and tarragon. Add olive oil, asparagus and crab. Saute 2 minutes to warm.
- To serve: place asparagus and crab on top of each cutlet. Drizzle each with Bearnaise Sauce. Serve hot.
- In a small saucepan, combine the tarragon, shallots, vinegar and wine over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place a stainless steel bowl in a saucepan containing simmering water, or use a double boiler. Whisk the egg yolks until doubled in volume. Slowly add the melted butter, continue beating until sauce is thickened. Stir in reserved shallot reduction. Season with salt and pepper, set aside wrapped in a warm spot.
- Serve with Veal Oscar. Yield: 1 cup
BEEF OSCAR
Steps:
- Sauce Heat butter on low heat to clarify. Reduce red wine vinegar and tarragon until there is a tsp. of liquid left in the pan. Clarify your butter by taking the foam off the top of the butter, then separate egg yolks. k Add ingredients in the food processor except for the butter. Turn on the processor and slowly add the butter a spoonful at a time until it is smooth and thick. Add slat to taste. Keep sauce in warm place so it will not separate. Filet Grill filet to desired temp. Steam asparagus for three minujtes. Toast the sourdough bread. Heat crab in the oven for 4 min. Stack the ingredients as follows. Toast on the bottom, followed by the asparagus, filet, crab and sauce on top.
ASPARAGUS STEAK OSCAR
By using fantastic ingredients such as beef tenderloin, crabmeat and fresh asparagus, you can make an elegant dinner. Oscar-style steak is a fine recipe combining the delicious taste of asparagus with only the finest of steaks around. -Cindy Dorsett, Lubbock, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare bearnaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a large skillet, saute crab in butter for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in lemon juice; keep warm., Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Top with crab mixture, asparagus and bearnaise sauce. Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts :
JESSICA'S STEAK OSCAR
This is a fabulous recipe that I tried in a steakhouse and re-created the recipe. It is very rich and absolutely divine!
Provided by Jessica E Wilson
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Filet Mignon Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter; gently stir in the crab meat, and simmer while you broil the filets.
- Broil the filets until they reach the desired stage of doneness; for medium (slightly pink in the center), broil 10 to 12 minutes on the first side and 6 minutes on the second side. Set the filets aside to rest.
- Place a steamer insert into a skillet, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the asparagus, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness.
- Whisk Bearnaise sauce mix with milk in a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup of butter, and bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly; reduce heat to a simmer, and whisk until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
- To assemble, top each broiled filet with crab meat, then half the asparagus; spoon Bearnaise sauce to taste over the asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1288.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 436.4 mg, Fat 97.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 83.2 g, SaturatedFat 55 g, Sodium 1354.6 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
HEREFORD HOUSE STEAK OSCAR
Kansas City was and still is considered a "Cow Town". We are blessed to call The Hereford House our hometown restaurant. Celebrating 50 years they finally shared their recipes in the local paper. If you can't make it to KC at least you can eat like you're here.
Provided by CindiJ
Categories Savory
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season both sides of the fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a hot grill and cook 4 minutes on one side. Turn steak over and cook additional 4 minutes.
- In separate skillet, add 1 ounce of the butter and the crab cake and sear on one side. Turn over and sear the other side.
- Cook crab cake until hot all the way through. Keep warm.
- In separate skillet, add remaining butter and cook the asparagus. Cook until cooked through and hot. Turn heat down to keep warm.
- Remove steak from grill and top with the crab cake. Pipe the mashed potatoes to the side of the fillet. Lay the asparagus against the fillet and potatoes. Pour the bearnaise sauce over the steak and crab cake.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.4, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 30.6, Cholesterol 211.2, Sodium 1528.1, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 17.8
ASPARAGUS STEAK OSCAR
Make and share this Asparagus Steak Oscar recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Steak
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare bearnaise sauce according to package directions.
- Steam asparagus to desired doneness.
- In a skillet, saute crab and garlic in butter for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
- Stir in lemon juice and keep warm.
- Grill steaks to desired doneness.
- Top with crab mixture, asparagus and bearnaise sauce.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. Choose grass-fed beef, fresh asparagus, and a good quality hollandaise sauce.
- If you don't have asparagus, you can use green beans or broccoli instead.
- To make the hollandaise sauce, you can use a blender or a food processor. If you're using a blender, be sure to start on low speed and gradually increase the speed until the sauce is smooth.
- If you're short on time, you can buy a pre-made hollandaise sauce. Just be sure to heat it according to the package directions.
- To cook the asparagus, you can either roast it in the oven, grill it, or pan-fry it. If you're roasting it, be sure to toss it with olive oil and salt and pepper before roasting.
- To cook the beef tenderloin, you can either grill it, pan-sear it, or bake it. If you're baking it, be sure to cook it to an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
- To assemble the Beef Oscar, simply place the beef tenderloin on a bed of asparagus and top with the hollandaise sauce. You can also garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Beef Oscar is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's a delicious and elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a special meal, give Beef Oscar a try.
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