Herb Crusted Beef Filet, Sweet Potato Straws, Recipe

Name: Herb Crusted Beef Filet, Sweet Potato Straws,
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 800 grams beef, filet mignon trimmed; 1 large sweet potatoes, or yams (orange variety); 1 tablespoon thyme dried; 1 tablespoon oregano dried; 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves dried; 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground; 200 ml demi-glace; 200 ml red wine; 20 grams butter, unsalted; 1 x black pepper freshly ground

Servings: persons

800 grams beef, filet mignon trimmed
1 large sweet potatoes, or yams (orange variety)
1 tablespoon thyme dried
1 tablespoon oregano dried
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves dried
1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
200 ml demi-glace
200 ml red wine
20 grams butter, unsalted
1 x black pepper freshly ground

1
Preheat oven to 200C.
2
Roll beef filet in herbs and press in well.
3
Heat large heavy based pan on stove and once very hot add a little butter and swirl.
4
Add beef and seal on all sides, crusting well.
5
Transfer to oven and roast for 25 minutes for rare beef, 35 minutes for medium rare.
6
Sit covered for 10 minutes then slice into 2cm thick medallions and fan onto four plates .
7
Demi glace can be substituted by 200 ml of water and 1 1/2 stock cubes.
8
Reduce wine and demi glace by half, add freshly ground black pepper and off heat, whisk in butter in small pieces until a smooth and glossy sauce is achieved.
9
After this stage the sauce must not be boiled again or it will curdle.
10
Pour down the centre of beef and allow to pool on plates.
11
Peel the sweet potato and cut into matchsticks, pat dry then fry in very hot oil.
12
Pat dry and arrange beside beef.
13
Serve accompanied by green vegetables of your choice.

585

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 800 grams beef, filet mignon trimmed, 1 large sweet potatoes, or yams (orange variety), 1 tablespoon thyme dried, 1 tablespoon oregano dried, and more.

Yes, Herb Crusted Beef Filet, Sweet Potato Straws, 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.

Herb Crusted Beef Filet, Sweet Potato Straws,

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