Fillet Of Beef Flambe Recipes

FILET FLAMBE'

Steps:

• Season the filets with salt& pepper.
• Grill to your liking.
• Meanwhile place pate and madeira in a nonstick skillet over low heat, mixing together with a fork until blended.
• When the filets are done roll around in the warm pate/madeira mixture.
• Briefly warm the cognac and pour over the filets.
• Carefully ignite, spooning the mixture over the filets until the flames have subsided.
• Serve, spooning the sauce over the filets.

FILLET OF BEEF FLAMBE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rub the fillet well with olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
• Place on a ell-oiled rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Roast at 400 degrees about 35 minutes or until it has achieved an internal temperature of 125 degrees.
• Brush with oil occasionally.
• When done, salt the roast and let it rest 10 minutes.
• Invite your guests to the kitchen "for the show.".
• Pour the warm Cognac over the roast and ignite with a long handled match.
• Add a little butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with the pan juices.
• Broiled tomatoes and watercress make nice accompaniments.
• Serve with a good Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Don't skimp -- this recipe deserves a quality wine!

FILET OF BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Place the beef on a baking sheet and pat the outside dry with a paper towel. Spread the butter on with your hands. Sprinkle evenly with the salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for exactly 22 minutes for rare and 25 minutes for medium-rare.
• Remove the beef from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow it to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the strings and slice the filet thickly.

BEEF STROGANOFF FLAMBE STYLE

Steps:

• In a deep frying pan/skillet, on a medium heat, add the butter and oil. Add the shallots and fry until softened.
• Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
• Turn the heat up to the highest.
• Add the beef and cook until opaque.
• Add the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
• Add the brandy, let it warm through for about 20 seconds, then set a light to it and allow the flames to subside on their own.
• When the flames have gone out completely, add the mustards and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the soured cream and parsley and season with salt and pepper to your taste.

GAELIC STEAK FLAMBE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Have filets at room temperature. Sprinkle with black pepper.
• 2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet. Saute shallots for a minute or two, then add the mushrooms. Continue cooking until the mushrooms are slightly brown and the shallots are soft. Remove and set aside.
• 3. Turn the heat up in the pan. Saute the steaks quickly on both sides (this should take between 2-5 minutes each side).
• The steaks should be nicely seared.
• Put them in the oven for 5-10 minutes to finish, depending upon the thickness of the steaks. Take them out when the internal temp reaches how well done you like your steaks.
• Remove the steaks from the oven and put on a plate.
• 4. Melt the other tablespoon of butter in another pan over low heat. Add the steaks. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
• Pour the whiskey over the steaks and ignite!
• When the flames die down, turn the steaks over for about 30 seconds. Remove and tent the steaks on a warm plate.
• 5. Add the shallots and mushrooms back to the pan with the whiskey and slowly add half and half. Turn up the temperature a bit.
• Add Worcestershire sauce and salt to taste. Stir and cook a few minutes to thicken sauce and pour over steaks.