Beef Tenderloin - Help me decide what to make

[HotSun]

As part of the Great Freezer Purge of 2024, I have this beautifully trimmed beef tenderloin, at about .75 kg. I originally intended to do a beef Wellington from it, but that seems like more of a winter dish.

So, I leave this to the Pit to decide (you can choose more than one)....

[STEbbq]

The challenge of cooking a perfect beef Wellington is an all-year activity. It is hard to get right so we need lots of delicious beef and practice!

[Huskee]

Purely personal opinion, why wrap such a beautiful hunk of meat in a pastry? I would rather have the Prime rib of Prime ribs- beautiful crusty, salty seared exterior, delectable, tender, juicy interior. Chateaubriand, oh yeah baby!

[Mosca]

First choice, filets. Second would be the chateaubriand. You could also consider doing a roulade, stuff it with mushrooms, onions, red pepper, something like that. Like Wellington but without the hassle of the pastry.

[HotSun]

Interesting idea Mosca . I did a roulade last year with a pork roast and pesto, turned out amazing.

[Mosca]

I have two recipes, but I can’t find them. I’ll keep looking.

[Davek8282]

Hard to beat a crusty medium rare Chateaubriand and then carved at the table. Second choice would be filets. Drooling just thinking about it.

[texastweeter]

Fillets. When in doubt, steak it out...

[JCBBQ]

Do something different. Something Summer-ie. I’ll send you this recipe if you want.

[HotSun]

Sure, I'm always open to new ideas so please share the recipe. This looks great!

[DSCatering]

oh my. would love that recipe also

[JCBBQ]

Just seeing these requests. Out of town til next week. Remind me if I don’t send by Wednesday

[Draznnl]

Drooling just thinking of the chateaubriand you can make with that.

[DaveD]

Drooling remembering the chateaubriand I just made a few weeks ago with basically the same cut...! It was stupendous, and that was my vote.

[Dewesq55]

The king of tenderloin cooks:

[Bkhuna]

Show off 🤤

[Skip]

Fantastic David!

[HotSun]

Wow, this is phenomenal, Dewesq55 !

[DaveD]

Chateaubriand for the win!!

[barelfly]

I’ve enjoyed making Wellington - all from scratch - pastry included. I have used two recipes that have guided me to excellent results, one from Gordon Ramsey and then Alton Brown. Reading through each, I’ve been able to turn out an amazing meal with what they discuss in the recipe and directions.

and I don’t order or cook filet, so that’s why I chose Wellington.

but either way, you have some great options based on your choices you have provided!

[Dewesq55]

And just to add to the list, I used Chef Steps' recipe with step by step instructional videos, including one on how to butcher your tenderloin for it.

[HotSun]

I've used Gordon Ramsey's technique with great success. I've seen two techniques/recipes by him, both excellent.

How do you make your pastry? The biggest problem I have is that the only pastry I can find tends to be too small so I end up with a patchwork if the tenderloin is too large.

[Fellers Ranch]

If it is a high quality, well marbled steak, it is an easy decision for me: cut into filets.

No need to complicate a great steak. (High prime or above with marbling of BMS of 5 or above.)

If if is choice, select, or no roll, then trying other things makes sense.

[HotSun]

I'm working with choice. I trimmed it myself and it is a lovely piece of meat. I'll check the poll results after tomorrow and see what the Pit demands.

[barelfly]

HotSun - I follow this recipe. It takes time but it is excellent! This is a gluten free recipe, but I’m sure there are regular recipes out there to follow, but time, butter and patience and you get some amazing puff pastry that is light, tender and flaky! If I had photos still, I’d post them, but it’s been a bit since I last made this.

https://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/gluten-free-puff-pastry/

[fzxdoc]

Let us know what you decide to do. You really can't go wrong with any of the suggested options.

Kathryn

[HotSun]

I liked your confit idea with the filet over in SUWYC...very tempting.

[HotSun]

The poll results are interesting so far. I'll probably make this in a couple weeks and use the poll results to decide. Thanks everyone!