Filet of Beef with Mushrooms and Fried Leeks
Filet of Beef with Mushrooms and Fried Leeks
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Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
5 cups vegetable oil1 leek
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
Ingredients
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 (6-ounce) steaks beef tenderloin
Salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
Ingredients
Mushroom Topping:
2 cups quartered shitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 cups quartered crimini mushrooms
2 cups quartered oyster mushrooms
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation Method
To Make Leek Topping:
- In 6-quart stock on Wolf cooktop over medium-high heat, heat oil until it reaches 350°F.
- To test if the oil is ready sprinkle small amount flour into it; if the oil foams or sizzles, it is ready to fry.
- Cut root from base of leek and discard.
- Cut leek in half and rinse.
- Cut into thin ribbon strips.
- Place strips in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag, add parsley, rosemary and flour.
- Shake to coat evenly.
- Remove leeks and herbs from bag.
- Carefully place leeks in oil and fry 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel and season with salt.
To Cook Beef
- In 2 large frying pans over high heat, place 1/4 cup oil in each.
- Season beef well on all sides with salt and pepper.
- When pans are smoking hot, carefully place three filets in each pan, and reduce heat to medium-high.
- Sear filets 4 minutes or until golden brown on each side for medium rare internal preference.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary to each pan during the last 2 minutes of cooking, spooning butter over steaks as they cook.
- Remove filets to a plate to rest.
- Add mushrooms to hot pans.
- Cook for five minutes, browning on all sides.
- Add vinegar and butter.
- Cook until butter has melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve:
- Mound warm mushrooms over each filet and pile high with fried leeks.