Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free blue cheese.
"Age is not important unless you're a cheese."
-Helen Hayes, Actress
The refrigerator light goes on...
I love the combination of steak and blue cheese. You find it on a lot of restaurant menus but I don't order it because I know that I am going to get simply a big slab of blue cheese on top of my filet and it's always just TOO much. Good cooking is about subtle and simple flavors that don't overpower each other. This blue cheese "butter" has a subtle hint of blue cheese -- just enough to enhance the beef and not smother it.
Coumadin-Safe Tenderloin with Blue Cheese Butter
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces steak
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers but the Blue Cheese Butter can be made a day or so in advance.
Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version
AND
Serve with Shredded Brussels Sprouts or Roasted Acorn Squash or Parmesan Squash. or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Herbed Zucchini or Candied Carrots or Shredded Brussels Sprouts - Low Sodium Version or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes - Low Sodium Version or Yellow Squash and Onions
| 1 small | shallot |
| 1 Tbsp | curly parsley |
| 1 tsp | unsalted butter |
| 2 tsp | Maytag blue cheese |
| 1/8 tsp | fresh ground black pepper |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 2 4 ounce | beef tenderloin filets |
| spray olive oil |
Mash together the shallot, parsley, butter, blue cheese and pepper until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a large skillet in the oven while it is preheating.
Sprinkle the beef with salt.
After it is hot spray the pan lightly with oil and place the filets in the pan. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 7 minutes on the first side for medium rare. Turn and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes longer.
Remove the pan from the oven and place the steak on a plate. Top each with half of the seasoned butter.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces beef
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 216 | Calories from Fat 96 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 11g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 400mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrates 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 26g |
| Vitamin A 11% | Vitamin C 10% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 12% |
| Vitamin K 32 mcg | Potassium 457 mg |
| Magnesium 31 mg | |