Beef Medallions With Garlic-Basil Puree Recipe

Name: Beef Medallions With Garlic-Basil Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1 ½ cups whole milk, divided (used only to boil garlic in); 3 cups water, divided (used only to boil garlic in); ½ cup fresh basil leaf; 1 lemon, juice of; ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra; extra virgin olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 fresh sage leaves; 8 (3 ounce) beef medallions

Servings: persons

12 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 ½ cups whole milk, divided (used only to boil garlic in)
3 cups water, divided (used only to boil garlic in)
½ cup fresh basil leaf
1 lemon, juice of
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra
extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 fresh sage leaves
8 (3 ounce) beef medallions

1
Place the garlic in a saucepan, and add 1/2 cup of the milk and 1 cup of water.
2
Bring to a boil, then strain and discard the liquid.
3
Repeat (step 1) this process 2 more times.
4
(The blanching mellows the flavor of the garlic.
5
).
6
The garlic should be tender.
7
(If not, simmer longer during the last blanching.
8
).
9
Drain the garlic, cool, peel the cloves, and place them in a blender with the basil, lemon juice and olive oil.
10
Season with salt and pepper, and puree, adding more olive oil if necessary.
11
Set aside.
12
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil with the sage.
13
Remove the sage after 1 minute, and reserve.
14
Season the beef medallions with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet.
15
Saute for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (or until desired doneness), and place on a platter.
16
Garnish with the sage and garlic-basil puree, and serve.

1481

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 1 ½ cups whole milk, divided (used only to boil garlic in), 3 cups water, divided (used only to boil garlic in), ½ cup fresh basil leaf, and more.

Yes, Beef Medallions With Garlic-Basil Puree falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Medallions With Garlic-Basil Puree

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