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aged beef rib-eye steaks
aged
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
freshly ground
vegetable oil
for searing
vegetable oil
shallots
minced
haricots verts
blanched, sliced on a bias
chervil
picked
salt
freshly ground black pepper
baby carrots
peeled
olive oil
for coating
small shallots
thyme
beef reduction
red wine reduction
to taste
port reduction
to taste
carrots
juiced
baby carrots
peeled and greens removed
butter
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Idaho potatoes
unsalted butter
Cantal or Laguiole cheese
grated
milk
unsalted butter
for adjusting consistency
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
In a cast iron pan, heat oil then add the steaks.
Sear until lightly colored on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
Remove to a roasting pan and roast in oven to the desired doneness.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Prepare Vegetables:
In a large saute pan, heat oil and add the minced shallots.
Add the haricots verts until warmed through.
Top with the chervil.
Season, to taste.
Toss the carrots to coat in olive oil.
Place in a roasting pan with thyme.
Roast for 20 minutes or until carrots are fork tender.
Rub the shallots in oil and place in aluminum foil.
Place in the same oven and roast about 45 minutes or until shallots are soft enough to squeeze out of their skins.
Reserve.
Prepare Sauce:
In a small saucepan heat the beef reduction with the red wine and port reductions.
Season with salt and pepper.
In a saute pan combine the carrot juice and the baby carrot and cover.
Cook until carrots are soft.
Combine the carrots and the butter and puree until smooth.
Season with sea salt and pepper.
Prepare Aligot:
Simmer the potatoes whole with skins in salted water.
When tender peel and puree through a sieve with a small amount of butter.
Once pureed, reheat and add grated Cantal cheese until the mixture is stringy.
Adjust your emulsion with a bit of warmed milk and whole butter if needed.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Assembly on the plate: Arrange the heated roasted carrots and shallots on the bottom of the plate.
Place the glazed haricots verts on top.
Make a small round portion of the Aligot and spoon above the vegetables.
Slice the meat against the grain and shingle out slices over the potato puree.
Sauce the beef with the beef reduction, and spoon the carrot sauce around the vegetables.
Place a ribbon of the sauce around the plated vegetables
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
30 minutes
The beef reduction and aligot can be made ahead of time.
Elegant and rustic, showcasing the quality of the ingredients.
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauces.
Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chervil or parsley.
The rich, full-bodied flavors of a Bordeaux pair well with the beef.
A mature Burgundy offers earthy notes that complement the dish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Classic French cuisine, often served for special occasions.
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