Best Beef Tenderloin Steaks Stuffed With Morels Recipes

BASIC STEAK WITH MOREL SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250. Rehydrate and clean the dried morels by soaking them in cold water to cover until soft. Do this in something with a lid like a mason jar. Agitate the morels by shaking the jar to remove dirt and debris. Remove the morels with a slotted spoon, then strain their leftover liquor. Return the morels to their liquid and reserve.
• Heat a cast iron or stainless steel pan until lightly smoking, you may want to open a window. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, then sear the meat on high heat until golden brown on each side. Put the steaks on a wire rack on a cookie sheet and place in the oven just to warm them through gently and prevent overcooking.
• Remove the oil from the pan, with a cloth or towel, but leave the brown bits or "fond", since it will become the base of your sauce.
• While the steaks are slowly heating in the oven, add the butter and shallots to the pan and stir to remove the brown bits. Cook for 2 minutes, or until lightly colored, do not allow them to burn though.
• When the steaks are done to your liking take them out of the oven and let them rest in a warm place. The steaks will give off juice as they rest, reserve this to add to the pan with the cognac and stock.
• Deglaze the pan with the cognac, then cook until the pan is almost dry. Now add the morels and their liquor along with the chicken or meat stock, and steak juice, then cook until the pan is almost dry again, about 5 minutes. Add the cream reduce for a few minutes until it thickens, season with salt and pepper. Serve the steaks with the sauce on the side.

STUFFED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
• Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter, add the shallot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sherry, dates, cranberries, thyme and sage and simmer until just dry, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Season the inside of the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Spread an even layer of the fruit and herb mixture over it, leaving about 1/2 inch of tenderloin around the edges. Top with a layer of the almonds. Roll tightly and tie with at least 4 pieces of butcher's twine (easier to cut and portion!).
• Place the loin on a wire-racked baking sheet and season the outside with salt and pepper. Cook until the center of the tenderloin registers 120 to 125 degrees F, about 2 hours.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat until just foaming. Place the loin in the skillet and sear on all sides until evenly crusty and brown, about 3 minutes a side. Transfer to a cutting board and slice. Garnish with minced chives and serve with horseradish sauce.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MORELS AND TARRAGON-MARSALA SAUCE

Steps:

• If using dried morels, place in 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough hot water to reach 1 1/2-cup mark; let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup soaking liquid. Cut morels in half if large.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to plates.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; add morels and green onions and sauté until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, 1 tablespoon tarragon, Marsala, and reserved 1/2 cup morel soaking liquid or beef broth; simmer until thickened to light sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over steaks, sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon, and serve.

BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS STUFFED WITH MORELS

Steps:

• Mix water and mushrooms in large bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid. Finely chop half of mushrooms. Slice remaining mushrooms.
• Heat 4 teaspoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons shallots and sauté 1 minute. Add chopped mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes. Season stuffing with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons shallots; sauté 3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms; sauté 4 minutes. Mix in brandy and boil until almost no liquid remains, about 2 minutes. Add wine; boil 3 minutes. Add broth and reserved mushroom liquid, leaving any sediment behind; boil 5 minutes. Add cream; boil until thickened, about 8 minutes.
• Cut 2 1/2-inch-wide by 1 1/2-inch-deep pocket in side of each steak. Press 1/4 of stuffing into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plates. Add sauce to skillet; bring to simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Spoon sauce over steaks.