Châteaubriand

Châteaubriand is a classic French dish, a luxurious cut of beef tenderloin slow-roasted to perfection and served with a rich béarnaise sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 2

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Season the beef with salt and pepper, then heat the butter in a frying pan and sear the beef on all sides.
Transfer the beef to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes for medium-rare.
While the beef is roasting, make the béarnaise sauce. Combine the shallots, vinegar, and half the tarragon in a small saucepan. Simmer until the vinegar has evaporated.
Transfer the shallot mixture to a heatproof bowl and add the egg yolks. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until pale and thick.
Gradually add the melted butter, whisking constantly until the sauce is thick and creamy. Stir in the remaining tarragon and season with salt and pepper.
Remove the beef from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the Châteaubriand with the béarnaise sauce.