Roast Filet of Beef with Cornichon Mustard Sauce

Name: Roast Filet of Beef with Cornichon Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 to 6 pound) filet beef tenderloin, tied; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 sticks butter, softened; 2/3 cup Dijon mustard; 1 1/4 cups shallots, chopped; 5 cups white wine; 1/2 cup tarragon leaves, chopped; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 40 cornichons, sliced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Sear beef filet in skillet in olive oil.
3
Transfer to roasting pan.
4
Roast in oven 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 125 degrees for medium rare.
5
Let stand 15 minutes after removed from oven before carving.
6
Serve filet with sauce.
7
With hand mixer, cream together 2 sticks softened butter and 2/3 cup Dijon mustard.
8
In a large saucepan combine 1 1/4 cups shallots, 5 cups white wine and 1/2 cup chopped tarragon.
9
Cook until wine is reduced to 1 cup.
10
The mustard/butter mixture and the shallot mixture may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
11
Reheat the shallot mixture before continuing.
12
Add 1/3 cup heavy cream and 40 sliced cornichons to wine mixture.
13
Whisk in butter mixture a little at a time.
14
Add any meat juices that have accumulated on platter.
15
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Keep warm but do not let boil or sauce will curdle

1489

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 (5 to 6 pound) filet beef tenderloin, tied, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 sticks butter, softened, 2/3 cup Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Roast Filet of Beef with Cornichon Mustard Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!