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Fillet of Beef with Pommes Sarladaise and Black Peppercorn Sauce

Fillet of Beef with Pommes Sarladaise and Black Peppercorn Sauce
Cook Time
50 min
Yields
4 servings

Recipe by Darryl Crumb from Top Chef Canada Episode 1.

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ingredients

Crispy Shallots

vegetable oil for frying
½
cup all purpose flour
3
medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced on a mandolin
salt

Salad

1
red, yellow and orange pepper, cleaned and julienned
3
heirloom tomatoes, quartered or cut in eighths
1
tsp red wine vinegar
3
Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch salt

Pommes Sarladaise

1 ½
lb(s) mini yellow potatoes
3
Tbsp duck fat
2
clove garlic, finely chopped
2
Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
salt
pepper

Fillet of Beef

3
Tbsp vegetable oil
4 8
oz portions of beef tenderloin, room temperature
salt
pepper

Black Peppercorn Sauce

1
cup veal stock
2
Tbsp 35% cream
1
tsp freshly ground black pepper
1
tsp kosher salt
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directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350F and line a small tray or plate with paper towel.

Step 2

Place flour in a bowl, ensure shallots are dry and separated, coat with flour and fry in batches.

Step 3

Gently move shallots around in oil to prevent from sticking. Once golden brown, remove and place on paper towel lined tray. Season with salt and set aside for assembly.

Step 4

Place peppers and tomatoes in a bowl. Toss with remaining ingredients and serve.

Step 5

Place potatoes in a large pot of cold water seasoned with salt.

Step 6

Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, approximately 15-20 minutes. Strain and quarter potatoes.

Step 7

Heat a large sauté pan with duck fat over medium to high heat, add potatoes and toss. Add garlic, cook until golden.

Step 8

Season with salt and pepper, add chopped parsley, toss and serve.

Step 9

Preheat oven to 375F and heat vegetable oil in a large Le Creuset Iron Handle Skillet over medium to high heat.

Step 10

Season beef with salt and pepper on both sides, add beef to hot skillet, sear for 2 minutes per side and place in oven.

Step 11

After 3 minutes, turn beef over and continue to cook for approximately 3 minutes for medium rare.

Step 12

Remove beef from oven, place on a cutting board to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Step 13

In a small pot, reduce veal stock by 2/3 over medium to high heat.

Step 14

Add cream, reduce until thick, add freshly ground pepper and season with salt.

Step 15

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, keep warm until ready to serve.

Step 16

Place Fillet of Beef on a plate.

Step 17

Spoon Pommes Sarladaise beside beef.

Step 18

Place Salad beside Pommes Sarladaise and top with Crispy Shallots.

Step 19

Spoon Black Peppercorn Sauce around plate and serve.

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