Medallions of Beef With Port Sauce and Cashel Blue

Name: Medallions of Beef With Port Sauce and Cashel Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup golden raisin (sultanas); 1 cup port wine; 4 beef filet steaks (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 shallots, finely minced; salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, Cashel Blue preferred; fresh chives, minced

Servings: persons

¼ cup golden raisin (sultanas)
1 cup port wine
4 beef filet steaks (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, finely minced
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons pine nuts
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled, Cashel Blue preferred
fresh chives, minced

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["Combine raisins and port and let soak for 10-12 hours.", "Drain, reserving both the raisins and the port.", "Preheat broiler.", "Coat beef with olive oil.", "Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.", "Cook meat to desired degree of doneness, 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.", "Place in an oven-proof dish, and sprinkle with shallots, salt and pepper.", "Cover and keep warm.", "Add water to the pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.", "Stir, scraping up the browned bits.", "Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until reduced by two-thirds.", "Stir in raisins and port.", "Add pine nuts.", "Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time.", "Cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes.", "Add mustard and any juices from the meat.", "Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.", "Cover each steak with blue cheese.", "Place under broiler, 4"" from heat, and broil for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.", "Transfer steaks to serving plates and spoon sauce around them.", "Garnish with chives."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup golden raisin (sultanas), 1 cup port wine, 4 beef filet steaks (6 ounces each), 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Medallions of Beef With Port Sauce and Cashel Blue Cheese 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.

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Medallions of Beef With Port Sauce and Cashel Blue Cheese

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