Chateaubriand With Bearnaise Sauce Recipes

CHATEAUBRIAND WITH BEARNAISE SAUCE WITH CHATEAU POTATOES

Steps:

• For the Sauce: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
• Season the beef with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, over high heat, melt the butter.
• Add the beef and sear for a couple of minutes on each side.
• Place in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes for medium rare.
• Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• For the Potatoes: Cut potatoes into a "tournee"-- a football shape.
• In a sauté pan, over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons of butter.
• Add the potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• Sauté the potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place the potatoes in the oven and roast the potatoes until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes, shaking the pan every 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and add the parsley.
• For the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, wine, peppercorns, shallots, and tarragon.
• Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce to 1 tablespoon.
• Add 1 tablespoon of water.
• Combine the reduced liquid and egg yolks in a stainless bowl, over simmering water.
• Whisk until frothy.
• In a steady stream, add the butter until the sauce thickens.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Strain the sauce through a chinois and set aside.