Roast Fillet of Beef with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 1
Roast Fillet of Beef with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce - A Classic Meat Dish
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 lbs fillet beef tenderloin , tied
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup minced shallot
1/2 lb mushroom , sliced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon , crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 1/4 cups beef broth
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
525
Sugar
1g
Fat
23g
This Roast Fillet of Beef with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce is a classic English-style main dish that is perfect for any special occasion. Beef fillet, the most tender and lean cut, has been traditionally cooked this way for years by many culinary experts. The combination of the well-marbled beef with the mushroom tarragon sauce is a match made in heaven. The dish is usually served with classic sides such as roast potatoes, green beans, and carrots. This recipe is perfect for a family gathering or a formal dinner party.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.Heat the olive oil in a heavy roasting pan over high heat.
3.Season the beef with salt and pepper.
4.Brown the beef on all sides in the roasting pan, about 5 minutes total cooking time.
5.Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and roast for about 15 minutes.
6.Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the beef to a platter. Let it rest.
7.While the beef rests, in the same pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
8.Add the shallots and sauté for a minute.
9.Add the mushrooms and sauté until they are tender, around 4-5 minutes.
10.Add the tarragon and salt.
11.Add the wine and beef broth to the pan and cook until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
12.Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and whisk it into the sauce.
13.Cook the sauce for another 2 minutes until it thickens.
14.Slice the beef and serve with mushroom-tarragon sauce.

PROS

Roast Fillet of Beef with Mushroom-Tarragon Sauce is a classic meal that is perfect for special occasions or a family dinner.

The dish is high in protein with tender and juicy beef fillet.

The mushroom tarragon sauce is a deliciously flavorful and creamy addition to this dish.

CONS

The dish requires some experience in preparing beef fillet as it is easy to overcook or undercook.

The preparation time and cooking time are longer than other meals that are usually prepared on a daily basis.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is an excellent source of iron, vitamin B12, and protein that are essential for growth and development.
The mushrooms in the recipe provides antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.
Tarragon is a good source of potassium and is known to help in regulating blood pressure levels.

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