Faux Filets Au Beurre D’anchois (Steak With Anchovy Butter)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

Faux Filets Au Beurre D'anchois (Steak With Anchovy Butter) Recipe for Dinner Tonight

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cans anchovies
	12 tablespoons unsalted butter , unsalted , room temperature
	3 beef tenderloin steaks , at least 1/2-inch thick , 12 to 14 ounces each , at room temperature
	black pepper , freshly ground
	3 lbs broccoli , trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

829

Sugar

Fat

73g

Faux Filets Au Beurre D'anchois, or Steak with Anchovy Butter, is a French recipe that is perfect for a special dinner occasion. Beef tenderloin steaks are cooked to perfection and topped with an anchovy butter that adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish. The broccoli serves as a simple and healthy side dish to balance out the main course. This recipe is easy to make, but it tastes and looks like it took hours of preparation. Impress your friends or family with this elegant and delicious meal tonight!

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, combine anchovies and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
2.	Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are combined and smooth.
3.	Scoop the anchovy butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a cylinder.
4.	Refrigerate for at least half an hour.
5.	Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
6.	Heat up a cast-iron pan, add the beef tenderloin steaks, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
7.	Season the steaks with black pepper as desired.
8.	Place the pan with the steaks in the oven and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 125-130 degrees F for medium-rare.
9.	Rest the steaks for 5 minutes.
10.	Cut 1/4-inch slices of the anchovy butter and place them on top of the warm steaks.
11.	In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
12.	Drain the broccoli, season with salt and black pepper, and serve with the steak.

PROS

This steak recipe is extremely flavorful due to the anchovy butter, which provides a salty and umami flavor.

It is easy to make without sacrificing the taste.

It is an elegant and impressive dish to serve for a dinner party or special occasion.

CONS

This recipe may not be suitable for those with an aversion to anchovies.

Beef tenderloin steaks are quite expensive compared to other cuts of beef.

The broccoli may be viewed as a plain side dish compared to the steak.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Anchovies are a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation in the body.
Beef contains a high amount of protein, which is important for building and repairing muscle tissue.
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is high in vitamins C and K, and may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.