Sear Roasted Beef Tenderloin With Cognac Peppercorn Cream Sauce Food

SEAR-ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH COGNAC-PEPPERCORN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Sear-roast the beef Fold the thinner end of the tenderloin under to create an evenly thick roast; secure with twine. Rub the beef all over with 1 Tbs. salt. Wrap it in butcher paper or plastic wrap, put it on a platter or rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Remove the beef from the refrigerator and let sit for about an hour before roasting. Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 475°F. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, honey, soy sauce, thyme, and a few grinds of pepper; set aside. Heat a flame-proof roasting pan over medium-high heat, using 2 burners if necessary. Add the oil, swirling the pan to coat, and then add the beef. Cook, turning with tongs, until well browned on all sides, about 12 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board; wipe out the pan. Brush the glaze over all of the beef, return it to the roasting pan, and roast to an internal temperature of 120°F for rare, 16 to 20 minutes, or 125°F for medium rare, 22 to 26 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes. Make the sauce Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the Cognac, turn the heat up to high, and boil until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock and thyme and boil until the mixture has reduced to just over 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in the cream and black pepper and lower the heat to maintain a gentle boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced to 2 cups and is a bit thicker than heavy cream, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the Parmigiano, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Once the cheese has melted, season to taste with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice. Slice the tenderloin 1/2 inch thick and pour any juice that has accumulated over the sliced beef.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH MUSTARD-COGNAC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250.
• Sprinkle steaks on all sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
• Add steaks and sear until brown, about 2 minutes per side.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Add 3 Tbs butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to skillet.
• Cook steaks to desired doneness, turning occasionally and basting with pan juices, about 12 minutes for medium-rare.
• Transfer steaks to small rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in oven.
• Pour contents of skillet into small bowl.
• Return 3 Tbs of drippings from bowl to same skillet and place over high heat.
• Add shallots and saute 2 minutes.
• Add Cognac and Port and stir 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits.
• Add broth and boil until sauce is reduced to 1 cup, about 12 minutes.
• Whisk in Dijon mustard, then remaining 3 Tbs cold butter, 1 Tbs at a time.
• Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Arrange steaks on plates; whisk any accumulated juices from baking sheet into sauce.
• Spoon sauce over steaks and serve.

PEPPERCORN CREAM BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot.
• Sprinkle tenderloin steaks with salt and pepper. Sear tenderloin steaks on both sides in skillet. Remove from skillet, and place on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat (leave door just a bit ajar) 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer registers 140° for rare or 150° for medium rare (160° for medium).
• Add brandy or bourbon to drippings in skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat, and deglaze pan, scraping browned bits that cling to bottom.
• Add minced garlic, peppercorns, oregano, and salt; cook 1 minute. Add whipping cream; bring to a boil, and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.
• Remove from heat; whisk in sour cream, and spoon sauce over steaks. Serve with noodles or baked potatoes.