How To Make Chateaubriand

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http://www.videogoog.com/ How To Make Chateaubriand Chateaubriand recipe. Cut from the succulent tenderloin of beef, Chateaubriand is a classic French preparation for mouth-watering steak. Serve it with a Béarnaise sauce.Weights & Measures: Metric US Imperial UK Imperial Serves: 3 Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Oven Temperature: 220 430° c - ° f 220 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 1: You will need: 500 g centre-cut beef tenderloin 4 tbsp olive oil 25 g butter a few sprigs of thyme 4 garlic cloves , skin on salt and pepper 1 frying pan 1 set of tongs 1 cutting board 1 knife 1 tray 1 spoon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 2: Preheat the oven Set the oven to 220ºC (425ºF/ gas mark 7). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 3: Season the beef Start by rubbing olive oil firmly into and all over the meat and season generously with salt and pepper. It's important that the beef is well coated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 4: Sear the beef Place frying pan over a high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot place the beef into the pan. Allow each side to sear for about 1 to 1.5 minutes. A Quick Tip It's good to have the meat sitting out at room temperature before cooking it. This will result in a medium-rare beef. Adjust the oven time, depending on your preferences! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 5: Cook the beef Add the butter, thyme and the garlic to the pan. Allow it to warm through. Put the pan into the oven and let it cook for 8 minutes. Every 2 minutes baste the beef all over with the juices. And turn the beef over to ensure even cooking on all sides. . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 6: Remove and rest When the meat has been cooked as you desire, remove the pan from the oven. Place a inverted spoon on the tray. Using the tongs, place the beef on top of the spoon to rest, so that there is a circulation of air around it. Let it sit for a few minutes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step 7: Serve Your Chateaubriand is almost ready for the table. Just slice it across the grain and season it with salt and pepper. Chateaubriand goes very well with a rich, Béarnaise Sauce, which is also found on our website.