Beef with Three-Chile Butter Recipe

Name: Beef with Three-Chile Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced; 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; 3 shallots, chopped; 2 whole chipotle chiles (from can), drained, stemmed, seeded, sliced; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 3-pound beef tenderloin roast; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3 shallots, chopped
2 whole chipotle chiles (from can), drained, stemmed, seeded, sliced
1 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 3-pound beef tenderloin roast
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add guajillo and ancho chile slices.
3
Toast until fragrant and beginning to darken, stirring often, about 30 seconds.
4
Add butter, shallots, and chipotle chiles.
5
Stir just until chiles are coated with butter and shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
6
Add 1 cup water and simmer until dried chiles are soft and all water has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
7
Mix in chives; season with salt.
8
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
9
Cover and chill.
10
Rewarm before using.)
11
Preheat oven to 450F.
12
Coat beef with 3 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper, then parsley.
13
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof skillet over high heat.
14
Add beef and sear until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes.
15
Transfer skillet with beef to oven.
16
Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 125F for medium-rare, about 30 minutes.
17
Let beef stand 10 minutes.
18
Cut beef into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
19
Spoon chile butter over and serve.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced, 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, 3 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef with Three-Chile Butter 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 with Three-Chile Butter

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