A beef tenderloin is a high-quality cut of meat that is known for its tenderness and flavor. Beef tenderloin comes from the tenderloin muscle, which is located on the underside of the loin. Fillet of beef is a steak cut from the beef tenderloin. It is a very lean cut of meat that is known for its tenderness and flavor. Fillet of beef can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, grilling, and pan-frying.
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BEEF TENDERLOIN FILETS
Simple. Elegant. Delicious. Great recipe for very special occasions. I serve with garlic mashed potatoes (or sometimes wild rice), green beans with cherry tomatoes (recipe on this site), green salad with sweet poppy seed dressing (my published recipe on this site), and homemade sweet dinner rolls (recipe on this site). Enjoy!
Provided by Alley
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat meat dry and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. Transfer filets to a serving plate and pour off fat from the skillet. Add wine and bring to a boil to deglaze pan. Stir in stock and cream and boil sauce until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tomatoes and basil and blend well.
- Pour sauce over beef on the serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 179.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
THE BEST EVER BEEF TENDERLOIN (FILET OF BEEF)
My lovely step-mother, Jan, is one of the best cooks I know! This Beef Tenderloin is one of her specialty recipes, and it is absolutely mouth-watering delicious! I love it because it is quite fast and easy to cook (after the marinating time), yet, it is perfect for special occasion meals, because it tastes like you slaved over it. Please note that the prep/cooking time does not include the over-night marinating. Please also note that the marinade will come out as a paste (after cooking it)--this is normal (thickened by the cornstarch), and is meant to be place on the top of the meat, as it cooks like a wonderful crust!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy saucepan; mMix well.
- Bring just to boiling point.
- Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
- Place beef in a glass, enamel, or stainless steel pan.
- Pour cooled marinade over beef, and cover.
- Allow to marinate overnight in fridge.
- Remove from fridge several hours before roasting.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place meat in shallow baking pan, and pour marinade over it.
- Roast for 20 minutes, basting with marinade from time to time.
- Reduce heat to 350°F.
- Continue roasting another 20 minutes (or until beef reaches desired doneness).
- Remove from oven and let cool in marinade.
- Cut into thin slices and serve at room temperature.
- NOTE: This is best served rare to med-rare. It is most often done after 40 minutes of roasting, so please be careful not to overcook.
FILLET OF BEEF (BEEF TENDERLOIN WHOLE)
How to cook a whole or large piece of beef tenderloin. Note from UnknownChef86: This is a recipe I adopted in 2006.
Provided by UnknownChef86
Categories Roast Beef
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Place the beef on a sheet pan and pat the outside dry with a paper towel.
- Spread the butter on with your hands.
- Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Remove the strings and slice the fillet thickly.
- Note: Be sure your oven is very clean or the high temperature will cause it to smoke.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 1745.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Protein 0.2
FILET OF BEEF
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
- Place the beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Spread the butter on with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the strings and slice the filet thickly.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Fillet of beef and beef tenderloin are both excellent choices for this recipe. Look for a piece of meat that is at least 2 inches thick and has a good amount of marbling.
- Season the beef generously. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also add a little bit of olive oil to help the seasonings adhere to the meat.
- Sear the beef in a hot pan. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the meat and help to keep it juicy on the inside.
- Cook the beef to your desired doneness. The best way to do this is to use a meat thermometer. For medium-rare beef, cook it to an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the beef rest before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Fillet of beef and beef tenderloin are both delicious and versatile cuts of meat. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the best ways to enjoy them is to simply sear them in a hot pan and serve them with your favorite sides. With a little bit of practice, you can easily make a perfect fillet of beef or beef tenderloin that will impress your friends and family.
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