Seared Beef Salad with Cashel Blue Dressing

Succulent seared beef fillet served with braised celery, mixed salad leaves, and a creamy Cashel Blue cheese vinaigrette.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 630.1 kcals 2520.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 4.6 grams 18.2 grams
Fat 57.7 grams 230.8 grams
Protein 25.6 grams 102.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
Meat
350
g
Beef Fillet
trimmed and cut in half lengthways
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Black Peppercorns
cracked, for beef
1
tbsp
Chives
fresh, snipped, to garnish
1
handful
Chervil Leaves
fresh, to garnish
0.25
tsp
Salt
for celery
0.5
tsp
Black Peppercorns
cracked, for celery
0.5
tsp
Salt
for vinaigrette
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, for vinaigrette
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for seasoning beef
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
for celery
135
ml
Olive Oil
light olive oil (pro-rated amount for 150ml dose)
Vegetables
1
bunch
3
stick
Celery
cut diagonally into 1cm slices

Steps

  • Trim the beef fillet of sinew and fat.
  • Cut the beef lengthways into two flat pieces.
  • Season the beef with olive oil, salt, and peppercorns.
  • Heat a cast-iron pan over a high heat until very hot.
  • Sear the beef for 2 to 5 minutes on each side depending on desired doneness.
  • Transfer the beef to a plate and allow it to cool.
  • Combine celery, oil, salt, pepper, and 150ml of water in a small saucepan.
  • Cover tightly and simmer for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the celery steep in the liquid.
  • Dissolve salt, pepper, and mustard in the vinegar in a bowl.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil to emulsify the vinaigrette.
  • Whisk 150ml of the vinaigrette with the crumbled Cashel Blue cheese.
  • Slice the beef thinly and arrange on plates with the celery.
  • Top with salad leaves and drizzle with the blue cheese dressing.
  • Garnish with fresh chives and chervil leaves.