Best Summer Filet Of Beef With Bearnaise Mayonnaise Recipes

PEPPERED BEEF FILLET WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Tie fillet up with string to keep a good shape.
• Brush with oil and rub with garlic.
• Roll fillet in crushed peppercorns and coriander and season generously with salt.
• Place fillet on a rack in baking pan.
• Roast for 10 minutes and then reduce heat to 350F.
• Roast for a further 20 minutes for medium rare or until done to taste.
• Stand, tented with foil, for 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the Bearnaise: Melt butter in a small saucepan.
• Continue heating until milky parts have separated.
• Do not stir.
• Skim off any milky sediment with a spoon and set clear butter aside.
• Place shallots, wine, vinegar and tarragon in a small saucepan.
• Cook rapidly until only 2 tblsps of the liquid are left.
• Strain and set aside.
• Place egg yolks in food processor or blender.
• Process for 10 seconds.
• Add lemon juice.
• Process for 5 seconds.
• Slowly pour the melted butter in through the chute while the motor is running.
• Add seasoning and strained shallot mixture.
• Process for a few seconds.
• Serve peppered beef fillet with Bearnaise Sauce.

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.