Fillet of Beef with Tarragon Sauce
Makes : 8 servings.
Ingredients :
3 pounds sirloin steak
1 3/4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided use
1/3 cup butter
4 tablespoons prepared brown mustard
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 2/3 cups white wine
2 tablespoons tarragon
1 3/4 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions :
1. Rub sirloin steak with olive oil and season with half of the salt and pepper.
1. Rub sirloin steak with olive oil and season with half of the salt and pepper.
2. Bake in a large roasting pan at 350*F for 25 minutes,
or until a meat thermometer registers 140*F.
3. Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered with aluminum foil,
for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream butter and prepared brown mustard.
5. In a large saucepan, combine chopped green onions,
white wine, and tarragon.
6. Cook over medium heat until the wine is reduced to about 1 cup.
7. Add cream, reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the mustard/butter mixture,
or until a meat thermometer registers 140*F.
3. Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered with aluminum foil,
for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream butter and prepared brown mustard.
5. In a large saucepan, combine chopped green onions,
white wine, and tarragon.
6. Cook over medium heat until the wine is reduced to about 1 cup.
7. Add cream, reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the mustard/butter mixture,
a little at a time, with any meat juices that have accumulated on the platter.
8. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
Courtesy : Cooks Recipes
