Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 piece

aged beef rib-eye steaks

aged

1 pinch

sea salt

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

freshly ground

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

for searing

2 tsp

vegetable oil

2 unit

shallots

minced

8 unit

haricots verts

blanched, sliced on a bias

2 tsp

chervil

picked

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

3 bunch

baby carrots

peeled

2 tbsp

olive oil

for coating

10 unit

small shallots

2 sprig

thyme

1 cup

beef reduction

0.25 cup

red wine reduction

to taste

0.25 cup

port reduction

to taste

3 unit

carrots

juiced

1 bunch

baby carrots

peeled and greens removed

1 unit

butter

1 pinch

sea salt

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

2.5 pound

Idaho potatoes

1 tsp

unsalted butter

1 pound

Cantal or Laguiole cheese

grated

1 ounce

milk

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

for adjusting consistency

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Step 2
~4 min

Season the steaks with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~4 min

In a cast iron pan, heat oil then add the steaks.

Step 4
~4 min

Sear until lightly colored on each side, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 5
~4 min

Remove to a roasting pan and roast in oven to the desired doneness.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 6
~4 min

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Step 7
~4 min

Prepare Vegetables:

Step 8
~4 min

In a large saute pan, heat oil and add the minced shallots.

Step 9
~4 min

Add the haricots verts until warmed through.

Step 10
~4 min

Top with the chervil.

Step 11
~4 min

Season, to taste.

Step 12
~4 min

Toss the carrots to coat in olive oil.

Step 13
~4 min

Place in a roasting pan with thyme.

Key Technique: Roasting
Step 14
~4 min

Roast for 20 minutes or until carrots are fork tender.

Step 15
~4 min

Rub the shallots in oil and place in aluminum foil.

Step 16
~4 min

Place in the same oven and roast about 45 minutes or until shallots are soft enough to squeeze out of their skins.

Step 17
~4 min

Reserve.

Step 18
~4 min

Prepare Sauce:

Step 19
~4 min

In a small saucepan heat the beef reduction with the red wine and port reductions.

Step 20
~4 min

Season with salt and pepper.

Step 21
~4 min

In a saute pan combine the carrot juice and the baby carrot and cover.

Step 22
~4 min

Cook until carrots are soft.

Step 23
~4 min

Combine the carrots and the butter and puree until smooth.

Step 24
~4 min

Season with sea salt and pepper.

Step 25
~4 min

Prepare Aligot:

Step 26
~4 min

Simmer the potatoes whole with skins in salted water.

Step 27
~4 min

When tender peel and puree through a sieve with a small amount of butter.

Step 28
~4 min

Once pureed, reheat and add grated Cantal cheese until the mixture is stringy.

Step 29
~4 min

Adjust your emulsion with a bit of warmed milk and whole butter if needed.

Step 30
~4 min

Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Step 31
~4 min

Assembly on the plate: Arrange the heated roasted carrots and shallots on the bottom of the plate.

Step 32
~4 min

Place the glazed haricots verts on top.

Step 33
~4 min

Make a small round portion of the Aligot and spoon above the vegetables.

Step 34
~4 min

Slice the meat against the grain and shingle out slices over the potato puree.

Step 35
~4 min

Sauce the beef with the beef reduction, and spoon the carrot sauce around the vegetables.

Step 36
~4 min

Place a ribbon of the sauce around the plated vegetables

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a meat thermometer to ensure the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.

Allow the beef to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.

Adjust the amount of milk and butter in the aligot to achieve your desired consistency.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

30 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The beef reduction and aligot can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauces.

Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chervil or parsley.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Mushroom gratin

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French cuisine, often served for special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Birthday Dinners
Anniversaries

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Celebration
Date Night

Popularity Score

75/100

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