Best Beef Tenderloin And Artichoke Purée On Rye Toasts Recipes

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ARTICHOKE PUREE ON RYE TOASTS

Steps:

• Puree artichokes in processor until almost smooth.
• Add mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, tarragon, lemon peel, garlic, nutmeg and cayenne.
• Process until well blended.
• Transfer to a small bowl.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Arrange cocktail rye slices on a large baking sheet.
• Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes.
• Cool.
• Spread 1 teaspoon artichoke puree on each rye bread slice (save remaining puree for another use).
• Top with arugula leaf.
• Take one slice of beef and roll up and place on arugula leaf.
• Trim beef to fit as necessary.
• Garnish with shaved Parmesan.

ARTICHOKE BEEF STEAKS

Steps:

• Drain artichokes, reserving 1 tablespoon marinade. Coarsely chop artichokes and set aside. Sprinkle steaks with salt. , In a large skillet, cook steaks in butter over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side or until the meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove to a serving platter; keep warm. , In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in reserved marinade for 3 minutes. Add artichokes and pimientos; heat through. Serve with steaks.

FILLET OF BEEF, ARUGULA, AND ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500°F. Pat the fillet dry, season it with salt and pepper, and in a small roasting pan roast it in the middle of the oven for 23 minutes, or until it registers 125°F. on a meat thermometer for rare meat. Transfer the fillet to a cutting board and let it cool. The fillet may be roasted 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• In a blender purée the artichoke hearts and the garlic with the vinegar, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste and transfer the purée to a bowl. The purée may be made 3 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• Spread each slice of toast with some of the artichoke purée, top the purée with some of the arugula, and divide the fillet, sliced very thin, among the crostini. Top the crostini with the Parmesan curls.

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE PURéE

Steps:

• Put the artichokes and potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Season with salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the artichokes and potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
• Pass the artichokes and potatoes through a ricer or fine sieve back into the saucepan. Stir in the milk. Season to taste with salt and place over low heat. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Cook, occasionally swirling the pan, until the butter is brown and has a nutty aroma. Stir into the artichokes.

ARTICHOKE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix artichoke hearts, onions, Parmesan and mayonnaise.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors Spread about 1 tablespoon on each rye bread slice.
• Place slices on a cookie sheet; broil until the artichoke spread bubbles and browns.
• Serve warm.