Fillet Steak with Chateaubriand Sauce and Straw Fries

Pan-seared fillet steaks served with a creamy mushroom and tarragon sauce and crispy deep-fried matchstick potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 885.2 kcals 3540.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.3 grams 185.3 grams
Fat 52.6 grams 210.5 grams
Protein 48.6 grams 194.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
For frying steaks
75
g
Butter
For the sauce
Liquids
150
ml
300
ml
Meat
700
g
Fillet Steaks
4 steaks at 175g each, pounded out thinly
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
Chopped
1
bunch
Tarragon
Leaves picked
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
2 tbsp
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
For deep-frying
Vegetables
3
piece
Baking Potatoes
Peeled and cut into matchsticks
2
piece
Shallots
Sliced
150
g

Steps

  • Season steaks with salt and black pepper.
  • Fry steaks in butter and olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked to preference.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 190°C and fry potato matchsticks for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Drain potatoes on kitchen paper and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fry sliced shallots in 25g of butter for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock and simmer for 10-12 minutes until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in the remaining butter and stir in tarragon leaves.
  • Serve steak with fries and spoon the sauce over the meat.