Filet of Beef With Blue Cheese in Pastry

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 3

Indulge in the Richness of Filet of Beef with Blue Cheese in Pastry

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

500

Sugar

Fat

40g

If you're looking to indulge in an extravagant and satisfying meal, the Filet of Beef with Blue Cheese in Pastry dish is definitely worth trying. It's perfect for special occasions, holiday gatherings, and even fancy dinners at home. This dish features juicy tenderloin filet, wilted spinach, and luscious blue cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. With a touch of salt, pepper, and a brush of egg, this meal is not only flavorful, but also perfectly balanced in taste. Whether you're cooking for a large family or a romantic dinner for two, this recipe is rather easy to make with basic kitchen utensils and a few simple ingredients.

Instructions

1.	Wash and chop the spinach into small bits
2.	Melt the butter over medium heat in a non-stick skillet and add the spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally until wilted.
3.	Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
4.	Roll out puff pastry sheets to 1/4-inch thickness and lay one on a baking dish.
5.	Spread half of the blue cheese over it, followed by the spinach mixture and the seared beef.
6.	Cover with the second puff pastry sheet and tuck the edges under the bottom sheet.
7.	Brush the top of the pastry with the beaten egg. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
8.	Slice and serve with your favourite sides and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is incredibly flavorful and indulgent with juicy beef, delicious blue cheese, and flaky puff pastry.
It makes for a great romantic dinner or party meal.

The spinach provides a dose of veggies making it a slightly healthier option.

CONS

This recipe is not very low calorie or low-fat, and may not be the best choice for people looking to lose weight or those suffering from heart issues.

It also contains quite a bit of sodium, therefore may not be the best meal for those on a low sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not the healthiest option out there, it still has some health benefits to offer; the beef provides a good dose of protein to help build and repair muscle, iron for blood formation and zinc for wound healing; the spinach in this recipe contains a good amount of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and potassium essential for various body functions.

	1 bunch spinach or 1 lb frozen spinach
	2 ounces butter
	3 lbs filet of beef
	2 sheets frozen puff pastry , thawed
	8 ounces blue cheese , softened
	1 egg , lightly beaten