Creole Style Beef Tenderloin Steaks Food

CREOLE STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in , 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, cayenne and pepper., Add tomatoes and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and keep warm., Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste. In another large skillet, cook steaks in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

PEPPERED BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet; add onions. Cook and stir over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender and browned. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, vinegar and sugar. Remove and keep warm. , Combine the pepper, thyme and remaining salt; rub over steaks. In the same skillet, cook steaks for 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with onions.

HERBED AND SPICED ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, shallot, orange zest, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. Run machine while adding oil; process until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over all sides of tenderloins. Place beef in a large glass baking dish. Cover with foil, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tenderloins on a rack in a large roasting pan.
• Roast beef in preheated oven until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees when inserted into center of beef, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven, and cover loosely with foil; let stand for 10 minutes. Slice beef, and serve.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH CREOLE SPICE RUB

Steps:

• Combine rub ingredients. Rub evenly over steaks.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes on each or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.

BEEF TENDERLOIN W/2 SAUCES: HORSERADISH & CREOLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make the 2 sauces ahead of roasting the tenderloin.
• Horseradish Sauce:.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and blend well.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: 2-1/4 cups.
• Creole Mustard Dressing:.
• In a food processor or blender, process the *egg*, mustard and vinegar until well blended.
• With the motor running pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream and process until emulsified.
• Add the parsley, honey, salt and cayenne and pulse to blend.
• Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
• Use within 24 hours.
• Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
• *RAW EGG WARNING*.
• The American Egg Board states: "There have been warning against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. Healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh grade AA or A eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell?".
• Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):.
• Combine all ingredients thouroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Yiled: 2/3 cup.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the tenderloin in a large, heavy roasting pan.
• Rub with olive oil and season lightly on all side with the salt, pepper and Essence.
• Place over medium-high heat and sear the meat on all sides, 5-6 minutes.
• Place ib the oven and roast to desired temperature, about 25 minutes for madium-rare.
• Arrange a bed of watercress or parsley on a large decorative platter.
• Remove the roast from the oven and place on a cutting board.
• Loosely cover and lest rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Remove the butcher's twine and carve to desired thickness.
• Arrange the slices on the watercress covered platter.
• Serve with a variety of breads or rolls and desired sauce(s).