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🍽️ Juicy Beef Fillet with Caramelized Onions and Creamy Celery-Potato Mash

606 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 400 g Celery Root
• 200 g floury potatoes
• Salt
• 4 Steaks (approx. 160 g each)
• Pepper (from the mill)
• 4 tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 Onions
• 1 splash dry Red Wine
• 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 125 ml Whipping Cream (at least 30% fat content)
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped Basil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1. Peel the celery and the potatoes.
2. 2. Cut the vegetables into coarse cubes.
3. 3. Place the vegetables in a pot with salted water.
4. 4. Simmer the vegetables over medium heat for about 20 minutes until tender.
5. 5. Preheat the oven to 100 degrees Celsius.
6. 6. Rinse the meat under running water.
7. 7. Pat the meat completely dry with a kitchen towel.
8. 8. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper.
9. 9. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan.
10. 10. Sear the meat briefly on both sides over high heat.
11. 11. Place a baking rack in the oven.
12. 12. Place a drip pan directly underneath the rack.
13. 13. Place the meat on the hot rack.
14. 14. Finish cooking the meat in the oven for 6 to 10 minutes.
15. 15. Peel the onions.
16. 16. Halve the onions.
17. 17. Cut the onion halves into thin strips.
18. 18. Fry the onion strips in the remaining cooking fat and oil until golden brown.
19. 19. Deglaze the onions with red wine.
20. 20. Add a little water.
21. 21. Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
22. 22. Season the onions to taste with salt and pepper.
23. 23. Drain the onions.
24. 24. Let the onions steam dry for a moment.
25. 25. Place the cooked potatoes and celery in a pot.
26. 26. Pour the hot cream over them.
27. 27. Add fresh basil.
28. 28. Add the butter.
29. 29. Mash everything into a smooth puree.
30. 30. Season the puree with salt and a pinch of nutmeg.
31. 31. Place the steaks on top of the onions.
32. 32. Serve the dish with the celery puree.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 606
• Protein: 48 g · Fett/Fat: 39 g · Carbs: 15 g