Traditional Chateaubriand
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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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349 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
0g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 to 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 349 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 59% |
Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
Sodium 656mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 33g | |
Calcium 26mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
From the time of Napoleon comes this recipe for a great meal. Chateaubriand is not a cut of beef, like many think, but a recipe for a grilled beef tenderloin.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds/900 g beef tenderloin
- 1/2 cup/120 mL plus 2 tablespoons/30 mL butter
- 1/2 cup/120 mL watercress
- 2 tablespoons/30 mL minced parsley
- 1 tablespoon/15 mL lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons/10 mL sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL coarse ground black pepper
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Trim beef tenderloin of unnecessary fat. The tenderloin should be about 1 inch thick, so if it's too thick, pound to flatten.
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Melt 2 tablespoons/30 mL of butter and coat over the surface of the meat. Season with black pepper. Preheat grill.
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Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 cup/120 mL of butter in a saucepan. Add parsley, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour into a small container and refrigerate.
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Place the tenderloin on hot grill and sear on all four sides for about 3 minutes. Reduce heat and continue grilling for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it reaches the desired doneness. Remove from grill and slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve garnished with watercress and butter mixture (called Maitre d'hotel butter).
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Chateaubriand is traditionally served with Béarnaise sauce and Chateau potatoes.
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