FILET OF BEEF W/BLUE CHEESE SAUCE

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I love to make this special entree for New Year's Eve, birthdays or Valentine's Day. Hope this simple yet very elegant recipe makes your occaision extra special, too!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 -5 lb) beef tenderloin, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 cups heavy cream
4 ounces crumbly blue cheese
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • *Note that sauce is made ahead.
  • For beef:.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Place the beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a papertowel.
  • Spread the butter on with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for 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 15 minutes. Slice the filet thickly and serve with blue cheese sauce. Instructions follow.
  • Blue cheese sauce:.
  • Bring the cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan and continue to boil rapidly for 45-50 minutes, until it is the consistency of white sauce, stirring occaisionally.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the blue cheese, parmesan, salt, pepper and parsley.
  • Whisk rapidly until cheeses melt.
  • To reheat, warm the sauce over low heat until melted, then whisk vigorously until the sauce comes together. Sauce makes 3 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1156.9, Fat 97.5, SaturatedFat 50.2, Cholesterol 377.9, Sodium 1497.1, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 63.6

mckaylee cute
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was amazing.


Edie Owopetu
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I really enjoyed this dish. The filet mignon was tender and juicy, and the blue cheese sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


Steve Bond
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves steak. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was amazing.


FatAndi
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I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was delicious.


IMADH IFHAM
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This is a great recipe for a date night or special occasion dinner. The filet mignon was tender and juicy, and the blue cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful.


sheheryar khan
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the blue cheese sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Asia Sweet
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The filet mignon is always cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce is always creamy and flavorful.


Alhassan Bangura
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was amazing.


Cassandra Franks
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I'm not a huge fan of steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The filet mignon was tender and juicy, and the blue cheese sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


richard luke
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This is a great recipe for anyone who loves steak. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was delicious.


mzamani Kenneth
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I've never been a fan of blue cheese, but this sauce was surprisingly good. It was creamy and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the steak.


Maks Rai
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was amazing.


Abdulai K Kalia
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The filet mignon was tender and juicy, and the blue cheese sauce was rich and creamy.


Soultan Soultan
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I wasn't sure how I would like the blue cheese sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was creamy and flavorful, and it paired well with the filet mignon.


Samantha Harlequin Baird
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This was an easy recipe to follow and the results were fantastic. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and the blue cheese sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak.


Don Clapton
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I made this dish for my husband's birthday dinner and he loved it! He said it was the best steak he's ever had.


Ivan Mukisa
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The blue cheese sauce is tangy and creamy, and the filet mignon is tender and juicy. It's a perfect meal for a special occasion.


k lama
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This was my first time cooking filet mignon and it came out great! The blue cheese sauce was a perfect complement to the beef. I will definitely be making this again.


Karim Ansari K_A
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This was an amazing dish! The blue cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the filet mignon was cooked to perfection. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family raved about it and asked for seconds.