Peppered Fillet Of Beef With Grilled Artichoke Salad Food

ARTICHOKE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. , Grill or broil steak until a thermometer reaches at least 145° (medium-rare). Slice across the grain into thin strips. , In a bowl, combine the steak, mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes and onions. Shake dressing; pour over steak mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. , Line a serving platter with lettuce; top with steak mixture and dressing. Garnish with eggs.

PEPPERED FILET OF BEEF

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.

GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice the tops off the artichokes, pull off the small leaves, trim the stems and snip off the thorny tips. In a large pot, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the juice of 1 lemon and the artichokes. Cover and steam until the artichoke bottoms pierce easily, 20 to 40 minutes, depending on size. Drain the artichokes.
• When cool enough to handle, cut each artichoke in half lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the fuzzy center.
• Preheat a grill to medium direct heat.
• Brush the artichokes with the oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, cut-side down, until lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and grill briefly to heat through.
• Arrange the artichokes on a platter, drizzle with some of the Green Goddess Dressing and garnish with lemon wedges.
• Combine the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, parsley, chervil, tarragon, chives, garlic, anchovy fillets and lemon juice in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add a teaspoon of honey, or to taste. With the machine running, drizzle in just enough oil to thicken slightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

MUSTARD CRUSTED FILLET OF BEEF WITH DELI SALAD

Steps:

• Crush the peppercorns with a pestle and mortar then mix in the salt and mustard powder. Sprinkle onto a large plate. Brush the beef with some of the oil and roll in the seasoning.
• Heat remaining oil until very hot in a large heavy-based pan. Put the beef in the pan and turn heat to medium. Sear for 30 minutes, turning every 6-7 minutes until the seasonings form a deep brown crust. This will be rare in the middle. For well-cooked, add 10 minutes. Leave to cool on a plate. Boil potatoes for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain, toss in the butter.

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.

FILLET OF STEAK WITH A PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan mix red wine, brandy, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, beef stock, water and crushed pepper. Bring to boil then reduce heat to a simmer, simmer for about 10 minutes; you want to reduce slightly. Mix cornflour with a little water and add, stir until mixture thickens add double cream and light cream. Stir and pour into heatproof jug to serve.
• For the steaks heat an oiled pan, once hot add steaks and sear a couple of minutes on each side. Then cook until desired doneness. I bought really thick steaks so I cooked them 20-25 minutes for medium rare. So less cooking time if they are thin. Once cooked remove from pan and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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BALSAMIC STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together first six ingredients. Place steak and 1/4 cup dressing in a resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Reserve remaining dressing; cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-8 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., To serve, divide salad greens among four plates. Top with steak, tomatoes, radishes and avocado; sprinkle with cranberries and, if desired, cheese and pepper. Serve with reserved dressing.