Tournedos Charlemagne Recipe 🍽️
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 347.6 per serving
Description:
Impress your guests with this exquisite Tournedos Charlemagne recipe! Pair these succulent beef tenderloin steaks with roasted or sautéed potatoes and fresh watercress for a delightful meal. The rich sauce, a blend of mushrooms, herbs, and tangy flavors, can be made ahead of time and kept covered until serving. No need to reheat it, as it will gracefully crown your hot tournedos. If you wish to keep the sauce warm, place it in a preheated thermos rinsed with boiling water for up to 2 hours. 🌿🥩
Ingredients:
| For Tournedos: | |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp butter | |
| 4 shallots, finely chopped | |
| 3/4 cup fresh mushrooms | |
| 1 tbsp tomato paste | |
| 4 beef tenderloin steaks | |
| 2 tbsp butter | |
| 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice | |
| 1 onion, finely chopped | |
| 1 tbsp parsley, chopped | |
| 1/2 tbsp tarragon, chopped | |
| 1 tbsp white vinegar |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Tournedos:
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped shallots and fresh mushrooms.
- Sauté over high heat until most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in the tomato paste; set aside.
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Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat.
- Add the beef tenderloin steaks to the pan.
- Cook for about 3 minutes per side for a rare doneness.
- Place the cooked tournedos on a heated serving platter.
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Assemble:
- Divide the sautéed mushroom mixture and place on top of each tournedo.
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Prepare the Béarnaise Sauce:
- In a double boiler over hot (but not boiling) water, combine the egg yolks and lemon juice.
- Add the butter, one piece at a time, stirring constantly until melted.
- Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Combine the finely chopped onion, parsley, tarragon, and white vinegar into the sauce mixture.
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Serve:
- Cover each tournedo generously with the homemade Béarnaise sauce.
- Enjoy your Tournedos Charlemagne with your favorite sides, such as roasted or sautéed potatoes and fresh watercress.
This Tournedos Charlemagne recipe is a true masterpiece, combining tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a velvety Béarnaise sauce for a dining experience fit for royalty! 🌟🍷
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 347.6
- Fat: 34.6g
- Saturated Fat: 19.5g
- Cholesterol: 170.7mg
- Sodium: 226.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 7.6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 5g
Enjoy this culinary delight with your loved ones, and savor the rich flavors of Tournedos Charlemagne! 🍴✨
