Marinated Filet Mignon Steaks With Artichokes And Rosemary Potato Galette Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelBit Difficult
Health IndexAverageServings4
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 California dry red wine, such as Merlot or pinot Noir - 1/2 cup
 Red wine vinegar3 Tablespoon (FOR THE MARINADE:)
 Garlic – 3 cloves, crushed
 Thyme1/2 Bunch (100gm) (FOR THE MARINADE:)
 Black pepper1 To taste (FOR THE MARINADE:)
 Mignon4 Ounce (FOR THE STEAKS:)
 Idaho potatoes4 (FOR THE POTATO GALETTE:)
 Butter8 Tablespoon (FOR THE POTATO GALETTE:)
 Salt To Taste (FOR THE POTATO GALETTE:)
 Black pepper1 To taste (FOR THE POTATO GALETTE:)
 Rosemary1 1/2 Teaspoon, minced (FOR THE POTATO GALETTE:)
 Thyme1 Teaspoon, minced (FOR THE POTATO GALETTE:)
 All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs) (FOR THE ARTICHOKES:)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon (FOR THE ARTICHOKES:)
 Lemon3 (FOR THE ARTICHOKES:)
 Artichokes4 Large (FOR THE ARTICHOKES:)
 Salt To Taste (FOR THE ARTICHOKES:)
 Rosemary sprig4 , garnish (FOR THE ARTICHOKES:)

Directions

GETTING READY
1. in a mixing bowl, put together all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
2. in a large dish, place steaks in single layer and add the marinade over it.
3. Cover the dish with plastic wraps and let the steaks sit in the marinade at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate overnight but bring the steaks to room temperature before grilling; turn the steaks once.
4. Peel the potatoes and cut into very thin slices, preferably with a mandolin slicer; do not rinse the potatoes because they need the starch to adhere to one another.
5. Grease bottom of a 10-inch nonstick saute pan or skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter.
6. Preheat the grill or broiler.

MAKING
7. In the bottom of the greased pan, arrange one-third of the potatoes in a spiral pattern starting from the center towards the edge; overlap the slices slightly an endure the bottom of the skillet should is covered with the potatoes.
8. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with one-third of the rosemary and thyme.
9. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of butter over the potatoes.
10. In the same way, arrange another layer of potatoes, season with salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme and 2 tablespoon butter.
11. Repeat layers once more with remaining galette ingredients.
12. Cook the potatoes over medium-low heat for 8 - 10 minutes until the bottom layer of potatoes begins to turn brown and crisp (check with a spatula).
13. In the middle rack of the broiler, place the skillet of potatoes and cook 10 - 12 minutes until the top is golden brown and fork-tender.
14. In a saucepan, prepare the artichokes.
15. Add flour and gradually add water while whisking until it forms a thin paste.
16. Add salt and heat until the mixture simmers; whisking continuously to avoid formation of lumps.
17. Add juice of 2 lemons into the sauce.
18. Remove the pan from heat.
19. Break the stem of each artichoke from the base.
20. Rub the squeezed lemon on the bottom of the artichokes to prevent discoloration.
21. Cut 1/3rd portion from the top of the artichokes and discard.
22. Remove the outer leaves from the artichoke to expose the bottoms.
23. Rub the exposed bottom with lemon.
24. Cut off the remaining inner leaves just above the artichoke bottoms.
25. Add the prepared artichokes into the saucepan of water mixture.
26. Add more water to cover the artichokes completely.
27. Bring the artichokes to a boil and then lower the heat.
28. Cover the pan and let them simmer for 25 - 30 minutes until the artichokes are knife tender.
29. Drain, scoop and discard the fuzzy choke with a spoon.
30. Remove the filets from the marinade and pat dry.
31. Season the fillets with salt.
32. Place the fillets over the grill and cook over medium-hot fire for 5-6 minutes per side for medium-rare or about 7 minutes per side for medium.

SERVING
33. Cut the potato galette into portions or wedges.
34. Reheat the artichokes in salt water.
35. On each warm serving plate, place filets on one side and a portion of the potato galette next to the steaks.
36. Garnish the galette with the rosemary.
37. Serve with the artichokes.
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