How To Cook Chateaubriand The Easy Way - A Classic Recipe (2024)

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Ever wonder how to cook Chateaubriand the easy way? Let me help make you feel like a gourmet cook when you make this delicious recipe! First of all, don’t be intimidated by the fancy name. This delicious and oh-so-tender cut of beef is easy to make and is such a treat. It is the perfect meal to serve at a dinner party over the holidays or for a romantic dinner at home.

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With the price of dining out, especially in a fine steak house, you can enjoy this meal at home and possibly have leftovers. I made it for my husband and me and sent leftovers to my daughter, my son-in-law, and our two-year-old granddaughter who loved the chateaubriand most of all. She kept asking for more meat!

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What is Chateaubriand?

Chateaubriand is a classic steak dish named after 19th-century French diplomat and writer François-René de Chateaubriand. It’s a thick-cut beef tenderloin steak, grilled or roasted. It is often served with a classic red wine sauce. This recipe is known for its tenderness and delicious flavor. It is relatively expensive, but the taste is so worth it to serve for any special occasion! Trust me, this is a dish that is sure to impress your guests.

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Kitchen Safety Tips

1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water whenever you touch raw meat

2. Do not cross-contaminate any utensils, cutting board, or dishes that have touched the raw meat

Simple Ingredients for Chateaubriand

for theChateaubriand

  • Chateaubriand
  • Fresh Ground Paper, to taste
  • 2-3 teaspoons of Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Oil

for the Wine Sauce

  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (I used Cabernet)
  • 2 Tablespoons of Butter

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How to Make Chateaubriand

#1.Season the beef all over with 2-3 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

#2.Put a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet or pan. You will want to catch and save all the juicy drippings!

#3.Heat 2 tablespoons of oil into a frying pan or cast iron skillet. I used Grapeseed Oil because of has a high smoke point plus it has a neutral flavor. Use medium heat and add the Chateaubriand with tongs and turn and brown it to sear the meat. This took about 3 minutes per side. Keep turning the meat until all exposed sides are browned.

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#4.Save the hot pan and don’t clean it. You will use it for your wine sauce.

#5.Preheat the oven to 425 ° F. Place the meat on a roasting pan rack. Insert the meat thermometer so the tip is in a thick part of the roast.

This is the meat thermometer I use. It is very inexpensive and works great! Here is my Amazon affiliate link.

#6.You will cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches 135º for medium rare to 150º for medium. I tested by cutting into the meat before I took it out.

#7. Remember the meat will continue to cook after you remove it from the oven, up to about 10° more. This will take from 15 – 25 minutes depending on the level of doneness you desire.Use your meat thermometer to be sure.

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#8. Let the meat rest for about 15 minutes and make your wine sauce. It is important to let the meat rest to allow the juices to be reabsorbed for maximum flavor. Plus, it will make the cut of meat easier to slice. Enjoy!

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How to Make the Wine Sauce

#1.Pan juices and drippings from the roasting bottom of the pan.

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#2.Pour the wine into the skillet along with any juices from the roasting pan. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Scrape any browned bits and stir as it cooks.

#3.Continue cooking until the sauce reduces by about half and thickens. Turn off the heat and add the tablespoons of the butter. Stir until the butter is melted. Serve and enjoy it with your plate of delicious tender beef!

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How to Cook Chateaubriand the Easy Way – a Classic Recipe

Lori

Ever wonder how to cook Chateaubriand the easy way? Let me help make you feel like a gourmet cook when you make this delicious recipe! First of all, don’t be intimidated by the fancy name. This delicious and oh-so-tender cut of beef is easy to make and is such a treat. It is the perfect meal to serve at a dinner party over the holidays or for a romantic dinner at home.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Chateaubriand

  • Chateaubriand
  • Fresh Ground Paper to taste
  • 2-3 teaspoons of Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Oil

For the Wine Sauce

  • 1/2 cup dry red wine I used Cabernet
  • 2 Tablespoons of Butter

Instructions

How to Make Chateaubriand

  • Season the beef all over with 2-3 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

  • Put a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet or pan. You will want to catch and save all the juicy drippings!

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil into a frying pan or cast iron skillet. I used Grapeseed Oil because of has a high smoke point plus it has a neutral flavor. Use medium heat and add the Chateaubriand with tongs and turn and brown it to sear the meat. This took about 3 minutes per side. Keep turning the meat until all exposed sides are browned.

  • Save the hot pan and don’t clean it. You will use it for your wine sauce.

  • Preheat the oven to 425 ° F. Place the meat on a roasting pan rack. Insert the meat thermometer so the tip is in a thick part of the roast.

  • You will cook the meat until the internal temperature reaches 135º for medium rare to 150º for medium. I tested by cutting into the meat before I took it out.

  • Remember the meat will continue to cook after you remove it from the oven, up to about 10° more. This will take from 15 – 25 minutes depending on the level of doneness you desire. Use your meat thermometer to be sure.

  • Let the meat rest for about 15 minutes and make your wine sauce. It is important to let the meat rest to allow the juices to be reabsorbed for maximum flavor. Plus, it will make the cut of meat easier to slice. Enjoy!

How to Make the Wine Sauce

  • Pan juices and drippings from the roasting bottom of the pan.

  • Pour the wine into the skillet along with any juices from the roasting pan. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Scrape any browned bits and stir as it cooks.

  • Continue cooking until the sauce reduces by about half and thickens. Turn off the heat and add the tablespoons of the butter. Stir until the butter is melted. Serve and enjoy it with your plate of delicious tender beef!

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FAQs

How to cook the perfect chateaubriand? ›

Sear the beef at high temperature, turning frequently until coloured all over – around 5 minutes should be sufficient. Roasting is likely to take approximately 1 hour. Aim for 49-51°C for rare, 53-55°C for medium-rare, 57-59°C for medium.

What is the difference between filet mignon and chateaubriand? ›

The difference is size. Chateaubriand is a larger roast meant for serving at least two people. While filet mignon refers to a single-serve cut of meat. Credit: Photo: Vicky Wasik.

What is so special about chateaubriand? ›

These days, Chateaubriand is a fancy way of promising a diner a very tender steak cut from the thickest part of beef tenderloin; this is the long tapering muscle found directly on the lower two sides of the animal's spine.

What is chateaubriand sauce made of? ›

In the gastronomy of the 19th century the steak for Chateaubriand could be cut from the sirloin, and served with a reduced sauce named Chateaubriand sauce or a similar, that was prepared with white wine and shallots moistened with demi-glace, and mixed with butter, tarragon, and lemon juice.

How to cook chateaubriand cote at home? ›

Pre-heat the oven (Fan oven at 180°C / electric oven at 200°C / gas mark 6). Remove the chateaubriand from the bag and place it onto a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. On a hot non-stick pan sear all sides of the chateaubriand until it starts to caramelise on the outside.

How many people does a 2 lb chateaubriand feed? ›

Each roast serves 3-4.

How long to cook a chateaubriand? ›

Roasting beef
Rare15 minutes per 500gInternal Temperature 45°c
Medium22 minutes per 500gInternal temperature 50°c
Well done25-28 minutes per 500gInternal Temperature 60°c

Why is chateaubriand so expensive? ›

Chateaubriand steak commands a higher price than all other tenderloin cuts because it comes from the one and only center of the tenderloin.

What is chateaubriand called in USA? ›

The chateaubriand is known by several names – filet mignon roast, tenderloin roast, or simply beef tenderloin. At Omaha Steaks, we refer to this decadent cut of beef as a chateaubriand. This French word is named after 19th-century French Romantic writer, François-René de Chateaubriand, who enjoyed this cut of beef.

Why is chateaubriand served for two people? ›

Like the filet mignon, chateaubriand is taken from the fillet, or tenderloin. The filet mignon comes from the small, narrow end, and the chateaubriand is taken from the thick end of the fillet, yielding enough meat that the dish is customarily served for two.

What do you eat with chateaubriand? ›

The best side dishes to serve with Chateaubriand are green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, potato skins, zucchini boats, sautéed mushrooms, brown rice and vegetables, caramelized carrots, mushroom risotto, butter lettuce salad, spaghetti aglio e olio, roasted beet salad, French onion soup, and grilled asparagus.

What does chateaubriand mean in French? ›

noun. a very thick tenderloin steak of beef.

How do you eat chateaubriand? ›

The lusciously tender beef is seasoned very simply, roasted to perfection, and then sliced on the diagonal. Be sure to make the easy shallot and wine sauce to accompany the meat and serve with chateau potatoes for authenticity. Chateaubriand is a perfect roast for the French Christmas table.

Is Chateaubriand steak fatty? ›

The chateaubriand is notoriously lighter as it does not have the same high fat content as other cuts. Deliciously soft, juicy and flavoursome, the chateaubriand is the perfect choice for every occasion.

How long should you cook chateaubriand? ›

Roasting beef
Rare15 minutes per 500gInternal Temperature 45°c
Medium22 minutes per 500gInternal temperature 50°c
Well done25-28 minutes per 500gInternal Temperature 60°c

What temperature should you cook a chateaubriand at? ›

Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 35 to 45 minutes for medium rare, 45 to 50 minutes for medium doneness.

Is chateaubriand more tender than filet mignon? ›

The filets come from the narrow end of the tenderloin, giving it superior tenderness. The Chateaubriand is the center cut of the same muscle tissue, offering a little more flavor with nearly the same texture.

How to cook a 32 oz chateaubriand? ›

ROAST:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly brush roast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast in a roasting pan approximately 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare (a 2 pound roast will take about 30 minutes to cook) or to desired internal temperature.

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