Creole Style Beef Tenderloin Steaks Recipes

BEEF TENDERLOIN W/2 SAUCES: HORSERADISH & CREOLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Make the 2 sauces ahead of roasting the tenderloin.
• Horseradish Sauce:.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and blend well.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: 2-1/4 cups.
• Creole Mustard Dressing:.
• In a food processor or blender, process the *egg*, mustard and vinegar until well blended.
• With the motor running pour the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream and process until emulsified.
• Add the parsley, honey, salt and cayenne and pulse to blend.
• Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using.
• Use within 24 hours.
• Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
• *RAW EGG WARNING*.
• The American Egg Board states: "There have been warning against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of foodborne illness. Healthy people need to remember that there is a very small risk and treat eggs and other raw animal foods accordingly. Use only properly refrigerated, clean, sound-shelled, fresh grade AA or A eggs. Avoid mixing yolks and whites with the shell?".
• Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):.
• Combine all ingredients thouroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Yiled: 2/3 cup.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the tenderloin in a large, heavy roasting pan.
• Rub with olive oil and season lightly on all side with the salt, pepper and Essence.
• Place over medium-high heat and sear the meat on all sides, 5-6 minutes.
• Place ib the oven and roast to desired temperature, about 25 minutes for madium-rare.
• Arrange a bed of watercress or parsley on a large decorative platter.
• Remove the roast from the oven and place on a cutting board.
• Loosely cover and lest rest for 10 minutes before carving.
• Remove the butcher's twine and carve to desired thickness.
• Arrange the slices on the watercress covered platter.
• Serve with a variety of breads or rolls and desired sauce(s).

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim the beef and cut into eight ½-inch thick medallions, about 6 ounces each.
• Season the medallions with Salt and Pepper and brush with Olive Oil; Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Heat ½ Tablespoon of the Oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the Garlic and Shallots until aromatic, 1-2 minutes; add Tomato Paste and cook until slightly browned, about 2 minutes; add the Mustard, Black Peppercorns, Chicken Broth, Maple Syrup, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper; Simmer until mixture reduces to a sauce consistency, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the Oil in a skillet on medium-high heat; sauté the medallions to the desired doneness, 1 ½ minutes for the first side and approximately 1 minute for the second side for medium.
• Finish the sauce with the Cilantro and serve over the Tenderloin.
• Garnish with the Jalapeno.

FILET OF BEEF WITH HERBED CREAM CHEESE FILLING AND BORDELAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Season the steaks with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese with the garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper, to taste. Chill until the mixture firms up, at least 15 minutes.
• Cut an "X" into the top of each filet, almost but not quite all the way through the steak. Open the "X" with your fingers and stuff with 1 or 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture, packing the cheese well and level with the top of the steak. Chill the steaks in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, to firm up the cheese. Meanwhile, make the Bordelaise Sauce.
• To cook the steaks, preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet until very hot but not smoking. Sear the steaks, cut side down, until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Flip the steaks carefully, using a spatula to get under the crispy cheese crust so it doesn't stick to the pan. Sear the other side for 1-2 minutes, then finish them in the oven to the desired doneness (6-8 minutes for medium-rare). To serve, spoon warm Bordelaise Sauce over the steaks.
• Place the wine, shallots, and thyme in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer until reduced to 1/4 cup. Add the stock and reduce again to about 1/4 cup. Whisk in the butter, bit by bit, until the sauce is thick and glossy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm.