Beef Tenderloin Niçoise Recipes

FABULOUS BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place roast into a shallow, glass baking dish. Pour soy sauce and melted butter over the tenderloin.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the roast over, and continue cooking 35 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally until the internal temperature of the roast is at 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium. Or, cook to your desired degree of doneness. Let meat rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

BEEF TENDERLOIN NIçOISE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Generously season the beef with salt and pepper. Place beef in a roasting pan, and rub it with vegetable oil. Roast for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 325 degrees. Roast until internal temperature reaches 125 degrees (for rare) or 140 degrees (for medium rare), about 30 to 50 minutes depending on thickness of roast. While beef roasts, prepare vegetables.
• Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, and add potatoes. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Place in a bowl, and toss with a small amount of olive oil. Season with salt to taste, and set aside.
• Bring another pan of salted water to a boil, and add green beans. Cook until bright green and barely tender. Drain immediately, and plunge into a bowl of cold water, then drain again. Set aside.
• Bring a pan of water to a boil, and remove from heat. Add tomatoes, and allow to sit for several minutes, until skins split. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon. Peel and halve them, discarding seeds. Cut tomato pulp into 1/4-inch dice, and sprinkle with a little salt and sugar. Set aside.
• When beef is cooked to taste, remove from oven, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to rest for a few minutes, then carve into thin slices, reserving any juices. Arrange on a platter, and drizzle with juices. Toss beans and diced potatoes together, and scatter around beef. Scatter tomato dice over beef, and sprinkle with olives. Strew with basil leaves, and serve.

GNOCCHI NICOISE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and garlic; cook until the bacon starts to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the ground beef; cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the brandy, shallots, carrots, celery and tomato paste; cook until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Crush the tomatoes into the pan with your hands and add any juices from the can. Stir in the broth, bay leaf, orange peel and olives. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat; cover and cook 20 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat and bring to a boil to thicken the sauce.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil the gnocchi until one floats to the top, about 1 minute. Drain immediately to prevent the gnocchi from becoming mushy. Remove the orange peel and bay leaf from the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss the gnocchi with the sauce.

BEEF TENDERLOIN ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, pepper, garlic salt and onion salt; brush over tenderloin. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 45 minutes., Remove tenderloin from pan; let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, add broth to pan drippings, stirring to loosen browned bits; heat through. Serve with sliced beef.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Place flour in a large bowl or dish; add beef, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil and butter over medium heat. , Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, tomato paste, paprika and salt; slowly stir in sour cream mixture (do not boil). Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with noodles.

PERFECT BASIC BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500 degrees.
• Spray a small roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Rub beef with just enough olive oil to moisten.
• Season to taste with garlic powder, seasoned salt and seasoned pepper, taking care to do both sides.
• Place in roasting pan.
• Add water to pan, but do not pour over beef.
• Cook 15 minutes uncovered at 500 degrees.
• Turn oven down to 375 degrees.
• Cook an additional 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Let sit 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
• Place meat on platter and pour pan juices over.

THE BEST EVER BEEF TENDERLOIN (FILET OF BEEF)

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients in heavy saucepan; mMix well.
• Bring just to boiling point.
• Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
• Place beef in a glass, enamel, or stainless steel pan.
• Pour cooled marinade over beef, and cover.
• Allow to marinate overnight in fridge.
• Remove from fridge several hours before roasting.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Place meat in shallow baking pan, and pour marinade over it.
• Roast for 20 minutes, basting with marinade from time to time.
• Reduce heat to 350°F.
• Continue roasting another 20 minutes (or until beef reaches desired doneness).
• Remove from oven and let cool in marinade.
• Cut into thin slices and serve at room temperature.
• NOTE: This is best served rare to med-rare. It is most often done after 40 minutes of roasting, so please be careful not to overcook.

STEAK & BEAN NIçOISE

Steps:

• Boil the eggs in a pan of simmering water for 6 mins, then drain and set aside in a bowl of cold water. Boil the green beans for 3 mins and drain.
• Whisk together the oil, mustard and vinegar. Tip the mixed beans into a bowl and stir through the green beans, dressing, parsley and olives. Toss through the rocket.
• Heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Fry the steak for 2-3 mins on each side. Remove from the heat, set aside to rest for 5 mins, then slice into thin strips. Toss with the bean mix.
• Pile the onto two plates. Gently peel and halve the eggs. Top the beans with the eggs, parmesan and a grinding of black pepper. Serve with the sourdough.