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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT 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.


 

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 (minced)
2 Tbsp curly parsley (minced)
1 tsp unsalted butter (softened)
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 63 mcg Potassium 457 mg
Magnesium 31 mg