Elegant Beef Blue
Elevate your dining experience with "Elegant Beef Blue," a luxurious recipe that pairs tender, juicy beef tenderloin fillets with a rich and creamy blue cheese sauce. Perfectly seared and basted in butter for a golden crust, these fillets are complemented by a sauce made from velvety heavy cream, fragrant garlic and shallots, and the tangy sophistication of crumbled blue cheese. Finished with fresh thyme and parsley for a gourmet touch, this decadent dish is both indulgent and surprisingly easy to prepare, making it ideal for a romantic dinner or special gathering. Serve with roasted vegetables or buttery mashed potatoes for an unforgettable meal that combines gourmet flavors with restaurant-quality presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-8 oz each) Beef tenderloin fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 2 small (finely chopped) Shallots
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 cup Beef stock
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces (crumbled) Blue cheese
- 1 teaspoon (chopped, plus more for garnish) Fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Remove beef tenderloin fillets from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
Season the fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef fillets to the skillet and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until a golden crust forms.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Use a spoon to baste the fillets with the melted butter for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness (125°F for medium-rare).
Remove the fillets from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Cover loosely with foil and let rest while you prepare the sauce.
In the same skillet, add chopped shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the beef stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Let the stock reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, then add the crumbled blue cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in chopped thyme and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Plate the rested beef fillets, spoon the blue cheese sauce generously over the top, and garnish with fresh thyme and parsley.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.3 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 4718 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 58.8 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 678 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1084 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
