CHATEAUBRIAND WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE AND CHATEAU POTATOES

CHATEAUBRIAND WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE AND CHATEAU POTATOES image

Yield 4-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole beef tenderloin, 5 pounds or under, trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 tablespoons butter
20 tourneed small white potatoes
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
For the Sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine
10 peppercorns, crushed
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon water
3 egg yolks
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, over high heat, melt the butter. Add the beef and sear for a couple of minutes on each side. Place in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes for medium rare. Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. FOR THE POTATOES: In a sauté pan, over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons of butter. Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Saute the potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes. Place the potatoes in the oven and roast the potatoes until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes, shaking the pan every 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the parsley. FOR THE SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, wine, peppercorns, shallots, and tarragon. Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to 1 tablespoon. Add 1 tablespoon of water. Combine the reduced liquid and egg yolks in a stainless bowl, over simmering water. Whisk until frothy. In a steady stream, add the butter until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Strain the sauce through a chinois and set aside.