Indulge in the culinary masterpiece of flamed roast filet of beef, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its tender texture, rich flavors, and delectable aroma. This exceptional cut of meat, sourced from the finest beef tenderloin, is expertly seared to perfection, capturing a beautiful crust that seals in its natural juices. The result is a symphony of textures, from the crisp outer layer to the melt-in-the-mouth interior. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or a more adventurous variation, this article will guide you through the secrets of creating an unforgettable flamed roast filet of beef that will leave your dinner guests in awe.
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THE PERFECT ROAST FILLET OF BEEF
How to cook The perfect roast fillet of beef. Rather brazen, but when supported with a gutsy Cabernet Sauvignon, it holds course, effortlessly. This year marks the 21st birthday of FAT Bastard Wines and to celebrate the occasion, excellent food and exquisite wines are requisite. I love cooking with wine. Often times, the difference between a good and potentially great dish, is a reckless splash of vino. It adds a polished flavour that encourages thoughtful mulling over and appreciation. When invited by FAT Bastard Wines to develop a fillet recipe to pair with their sassy Cabernet Sauvignon, initially, I wasn't as excited as I would've been with say, a Chenin Blanc. That said, tasting this Cab dispelled any misgivings I might've had over supporting the reds. Overflowing with unadulterated joy, this elegant red dame embodies a well-defined structure with balanced tannins and acidity. It's made from carefully selected grapes with the aim of producing a wine with pure fruit character. All fruit is hand harvested at optimum ripeness and gently pressed to retain aroma and flavour. The wine is aged in small oak barrels, which adds greater weight and complexity. It's unapologetically intense aromas of blackcurrant and brambly wild fruit lead promisingly to rich flavours of ripe cassis and chocolate with a hint of earthiness. When I read, cassis and chocolate, I knew we were going to get on famously. With these well-chiselled characteristics in mind, the obvious pairing was a buttery soft, beef fillet. In pursuit of the perfect fillet There are two key players in this recipe. Grass fed beef with visible marbling and, an elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. The fat content of red meat denotes flavour and acts as an internal baster, so a little marbling is what you're after. As far as cooking with wine is concerned, if you're not sufficiently impressed with drinking it, don't relegate it to your food. Beef fillet is very receptive to imbuing. To this end, I start with browning the fillet in the pan. Deep caramelisation brings out the natural sugars and forms a flavourful crust. From there it's into the oven. Surrounding heat ensures even cooking and here, personal preference will dictate the cooking times. Now comes the interesting part. Deglazing the pan with our Cabernet Sauvignon. All those gnarly bits on the base of the pan, are marmite-y and completely delicious. This step alone will take your red wine sauce to the next level. Once reduced, I add butter for a velvety-smooth finish. To flatter the beef even further, I serve it with a creamy roast garlic and horseradish crème fraîche. Expect guttural appreciation.
Provided by Dianne Bibby
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200º C. Pat the beef fillet dry with kitchen towel. Tie the tenderloin with butchers string at 3cm spacings. Rub the Dijon mustard over the fillet, coating well on all sides. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and rosemary. Heat an oven-proof pan until hot. Drizzle the fillet with olive oil and brown for 2 minutes per side. (About 4 turns in total) Add the shallots and garlic clove to the pan and transfer to the oven. For medium-rare, roast uncovered for 23 minutes. Remove the fillet from the pan, cover loosely with a foil and rest while you finish the sauce. Remove the garlic and set aside. Place the pan on the hob, deglaze with the wine and stock. Boil hard to reduce by two thirds. Strain the sauce and discard the solids. Turn the heat off and add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking to incorporate. Once the sauce is glossy, remove from the heat and keep warm. To make the horseradish cream, press the roast garlic into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. To serve, drizzle the red wine sauce over the fillet and serve with dollops of Horseradish Crème fraîche.
FILLET OF BEEF
In this wonderfully extravagant showstopper the earthy porcini go hand-in-hand with the garlic, thyme and butter to really kiss the meat as it cooks, creating a flavour-packed meltingly tender treat. Wrapping the fillet in a parcel of prosciutto not only protects it, but also seasons it to perfection as it cooks. Double win!
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Beef Recipes Beef Steak Potato Pork Mushroom
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas 7.
- Get the meat out of the fridge and leave to come up to room temperature before you cook it. Cover the porcini with 300ml of boiling water and leave to rehydrate for 5 minutes.
- Peel and finely chop 2 of the garlic cloves, then place in a large frying pan on a high heat with a knob of the butter. Add the porcini and half the soaking liquor, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thick and syrupy.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice, stir in the remaining butter, and season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Leave to cool slightly.
- Drizzle the beef with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with black pepper. Sear in a sturdy roasting tray over a medium heat on the hob until browned all over, then remove from the heat.
- Lay out the slices of prosciutto on a large piece of greaseproof paper, overlapping them slightly, making a sheet big enough to wrap around the fillet.
- Spread the mushroom mixture lengthways over one half of the prosciutto, then sit the beef on top. Carefully roll up, tuck in the ends, then discard the paper. Secure with butcher's string.
- Squash the remaining unpeeled garlic cloves and put into the roasting tray with the herbs, then carefully place the beef on top. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes for rare, 30 to 35 minutes for medium, or 40 minutes for well done.
- When the time's up, remove the meat to a board to rest for 5 minutes, pouring any juices back into the tray.
- Transfer the tray to a medium-high heat on the hob, pour in the wine and the remaining porcini soaking liquor (discarding just the last gritty bit) and simmer to your desired consistency, scraping up all the goodness from the bottom of the tray.
- Remove from the heat, and sieve before serving, if you like - I also like to whisk in an extra knob of butter for maximum silkiness.
- Carve up the beef and serve drizzled with the red wine sauce - delicious with celeriac and potato mash, and steamed greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 25.4 g fat, SaturatedFat 12 g saturated fat, Protein 43 g protein, Carbohydrate 2.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 0.6 g sugar, Sodium 1.4 g salt, Fiber 0.6 g fibre
GORDON RAMSAY'S ROAST BEEF FILLET RECIPE
Gordon Ramsay's roasted beef fillet is a delicious, succulent recipe that is easy to make and can be on the table in only 50 mins
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Yield Serves: 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To make the dressing, cut each tomato in half and squeeze out the seeds. Finely chop the flesh and place in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the herbs, and mix well. Season well with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with cling film and chill for at least 20 mins or until ready to serve.
- Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6 and preheat a roasting pan. Trim any fat or sinew from the fillet of beef and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick frying pan with a little olive oil. When it is very hot, add the beef and sear for 1½-2 mins on each side until evenly browned all over.
- Lightly oil the hot roasting pan. Transfer the beef to the roasting pan and place it in the oven. Roast for 25 mins for medium rare beef - it should feel a little springy when lightly pressed. Transfer the fillet to a warm platter and leave to rest for 10 mins.
- Serve the beef warm or at room temperature. Slice it thickly and overlap the slices on a serving platter. Pile the rocket into the centre. Stir the chopped herbs into the tomato tarragon dressing and spoon over the beef. Accompany with new potatoes if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context https, Calories 443 Kcal, Sugar 8.3 g, Fat 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1.19 g, Protein 53.1 g, Carbohydrate 9.2 g
FILLET OF BEEF FLAMBE
This recipe provides a special dinner with a dramatic presentation your guests will remember for a long time! Recipe by James Beard, with a few of my own "twists."
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Roast Beef
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rub the fillet well with olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
- Place on a ell-oiled rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- Roast at 400 degrees about 35 minutes or until it has achieved an internal temperature of 125 degrees.
- Brush with oil occasionally.
- When done, salt the roast and let it rest 10 minutes.
- Invite your guests to the kitchen "for the show.".
- Pour the warm Cognac over the roast and ignite with a long handled match.
- Add a little butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with the pan juices.
- Broiled tomatoes and watercress make nice accompaniments.
- Serve with a good Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Don't skimp -- this recipe deserves a quality wine!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1180.1, Fat 98.8, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 265.4, Sodium 235.4, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 67.8
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.
FILET WITH ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the garlic cloves in a small ovenproof dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and roast in the oven until the garlic is golden and soft, about 45 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
- To a large bowl, add the softened butter, parsley, chives, thyme, red pepper and the roasted garlic. Using a spatula, mix everything together until well combined. Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap and add the butter in a long strip down the middle. Pull one side of the plastic wrap over the butter and gently form it into a log. Tightly twist the ends like a candy wrapper, until everything is nice and tight. Transfer to the fridge for a couple hours to harden. (Butter can be made ahead; it will keep for 1 week in the fridge.)
- When you are ready to cook the steaks, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the steaks liberally with salt and pepper. Add the remaining tablespoon each olive oil and butter to an ovenproof skillet and place over a medium-high heat. When the oil is hot and the butter is melted, place the steaks in the skillet and cook until well browned, about 1 minute per side.
- Place the skillet in the oven and cook the steaks for 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. Remove from the oven and top each steak with a thick slice of the garlic butter. Loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 8 to 10 minutes.
FLAMED ROAST FILET OF BEEF
Provided by James Beard
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub the filet well with oil and freshly ground pepper. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in a 350°F. oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the meat thermometer registers 120°F.-125°F. (for rare). Brush with oil occasionally, if necessary. Salt the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a hot platter and blaze with the heated cognac. Sprinkle lavishly with chopped parsley.
COFFEE-ROASTED FILLET OF BEEF
Just when I think all my recipe snipping and gluing and saving has been for naught, something turns me around. Take this coffee-roasted beef with mushrooms and pasilla chili broth. I couldn't imagine why I had ever cut it out - so busy, so restauranty. But I tried it, soaking chilies in one corner, shiitakes in another, coating the beef with ground coffee and roasting it. Stacking was involved in the plating. I brought the admittedly gorgeous dishes to the table with a cynically arched brow. It was heavenly. And my faith was restored.
Provided by Julie Powell
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Seed, stem and cut the chilies into pieces. Tear the tortilla into pieces. Set both aside. In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chilies and tortilla and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until softened. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil and then simmer, partly covered, for 10 minutes. In a blender, purée the hot mixture until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve set over a saucepan, pressing on the solids. Discard the solids. Whisk in the cream, 1 teaspoon salt and the brown sugar. Season to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together the coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. Pat the beef dry and rub with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; then rub with oil. Sprinkle the coffee mixture over a sheet of wax paper and coat the beef in it. Place the beef on a rack set in a roasting pan and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Roast the beef for 10 minutes; then lower the temperature to 250 and cook for an hour more, or until the meat reaches 130 degrees. Let stand, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes. (The meat will continue to cook, reaching about 135 degrees.)
- Bring the broth to a boil and simmer until just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Cover and keep warm.
- In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until golden. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the twine and cut the beef into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Spoon just enough broth to cover the bottoms of 4 to 6 shallow, wide soup bowls. Add 2 to 3 slices of beef, spoon more broth over the beef if desired and top with mushrooms and watercress.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 493, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 893 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PEPPERED FILET OF BEEF
Chef Jeremiah Tower's beef filet is worthy of a special occasion. His Montpelier Butter and Oven-Dried Vegetables are rich and elegant accompaniments to the roast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cover a baking sheet with plastic wrap; set aside. In a spice grinder, coarsely grind the black and white peppercorns. Strain through a fine sieve, reserving powder for another use. Transfer ground peppercorns to a small bowl. Stir in oil, cognac, thyme, and salt.
- Spread half of the pepper mixture lengthwise down the center of the prepared baking sheet. Top with filet, rolling to coat. Spread the remaining pepper mixture over the top of the filet to evenly coat. Wrap filet with the plastic wrap. Transfer to refrigerator, and let marinate for 4 hours. Remove the filet from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Salt the beef, and place on a rack in a large roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven, and roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven, and let rest in a warm place for 15 minutes before removing twine and slicing. Serve with Montpelier Butter and Oven-Dried Vegetables.
OVEN-ROASTED FILLET OF BEEF
Real Simple Magazine December 2004/January 2005. When it comes to entertaining, beef tenderloin is always a perfect answer to most menu questions. What to serve at the party? Beef cocktail sandwiches. What to serve at a brunch? Sliced beef with a savory sweet potato galette. What to serve for a holiday dinner? Classic fillet with bernaise sauce. No matter who's at the table - boss, relative, friend - a roasted fillet of beef can be dressed up or down to suite the occasion. The little black dress of meats, it's always classic and practically foolproof. Beef tenderloin is best served rare - 130 degrees F on a meat thermometer. When buying a fillet, request it trimmed and tied. If you have to tie it yourself, tuck a few inches of the thinnest end of the fillet under, then wrap it with butcher's twine at 2-inch intervals.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Roast Beef
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove the fillet from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting to bring it to room temperature. Preheat oven to 500 degrees and position a rack in the center.
- Spread the mustard evenly on all sides of the fillet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and thyme. Heat the oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over high heat; the oil should shimmer but not smoke. Brown the fillet on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Place the fillet in oven and reduce temperature to 425 degrees. Roast about 25 minutes for rare or until a meat thermometer reads 130 degrees when inserted into the cdenter. (Check the temperature once after about 20 minutes to gauge how far along the fillet is.).
- Remove the fillet from the oven and allow it to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Will make enough for 36 hors d'oeuvres, 8 to 10 buffet servings, or 6 for a sit-down dinner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 909.7, Fat 74.4, SaturatedFat 28.8, Cholesterol 212.3, Sodium 595.9, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.3, Protein 54.8
ROAST FILLET OF BEEF WITH SHALLOT & MUSHROOM SAUCE
Try this simple, flavour-packed sauce with top quality beef - it's best carved into thick slices
Provided by Stephen Terry
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the shallots and mushrooms, then fry for about 10 mins until golden and caramelised. Pour in the vinegar, then simmer until almost evaporated. Add the red wine, then simmer until almost evaporated. Add the beef stock, bring to the boil, then reduce by two-thirds. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve, then keep warm until ready to serve. Can be made the day before and reheated.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat the sunflower oil in a large ovenproof frying pan on a high heat. Add the beef, then sear for 10 mins, turning, until browned all over. Transfer to the oven, then roast for approximately 20 mins, turning after 10 mins. This will give you beef that is medium rare; for medium, roast for an extra 5 mins. Allow the beef to rest on a rack, loosely covered in foil, for 10 mins, then slice into 6 thick slices. Add all juices from the beef to the sauce, then gently heat the sauce up and whisk in the butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1.17 milligram of sodium
COLD ROAST FILLET OF BEEF
Categories Roast Buffet Beef Tenderloin Chill Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500°F. Pat dry the fillet and season it with salt and pepper. In an oiled roasting pan roast the fillet in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 130°F for medium-rare meat, and let it cool to room temperature. The fillet may be roasted 2 days in advance and kept wrapped and chilled. Slice the fillet crosswise, arrange it on a cutting board or platter, and garnish it with the parsley. Serve the beef with the sauces.
ROAST FILLET OF BEEF WITH WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, roasts, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Brush the meat with oil. Sprinkle on all sides with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the fillet in a small, shallow roasting pan, and place the pan on the bottom rack of the oven for about 25 minutes for rare. Turn and baste once or twice as it roasts.
- Transfer the meat to a warm platter, cover loosely with foil, and keep warm.
- Pour off most of the fat from the pan. Place on top of the stove. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Cook stirring over medium heat until lightly browned. Add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the Madeira. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom, until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Add the broth, tomato paste and tarragon and any juices that may have accumulated around the fillet. Cook over high heat for a few minutes until the sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups. Swirl in the butter and remove from heat. Keep warm.
- Transfer the fillet to a warm serving platter, slice it on the diagonal, and serve with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 296 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Always choose high-quality beef tenderloin for the best results.
- Sear the beef in a hot skillet or grill to create a flavorful crust.
- Roast the beef in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the beef to ensure it is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Allow the beef to rest for a few minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the beef with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Flamed roast filet of beef is a classic dish that is sure to impress your guests. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that everyone will enjoy.
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