Marbled beef medallions with fried potatoes, German style

2 servings

60 minutes

Marbled beef medallions with German-style fried potatoes are an exquisite dish infused with the spirit of German cuisine. Its history traces back to traditional Bavarian restaurants where meat is cooked with utmost precision to achieve tenderness and juiciness. Beef tenderloin medallions are seared to a golden crust, sealing in the juices, and then brought to perfect doneness in the oven. Potatoes cooked in butter acquire an appetizing crispy texture, while beans wrapped in bacon add an interesting contrast of flavors. The garnish with wine sauce makes the dish rich and elegant. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner when one wants to enjoy the rich flavor of quality meat paired with classic sides of German cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 818.1
• Proteins: 53.9g
• Fats: 42.6g
• Carbohydrates: 47.7g

Ingredients

• Potato: 200 g
• Green beans: 500 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Beef tenderloin: 2 pc
• Bacon: 40 g
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Fresh thyme: 2 stem
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Red dry wine: 125 ml
• Meat broth: 150 ml
• Butter: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 100 degrees. Place the beans in boiling salted water and cook for eight minutes, so they remain crunchy. Immediately cool them in ice water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green beans: 500 g

2. Dice the onion and bacon. Heat butter in a large skillet and fry the bacon and onion until golden. Then transfer to a separate dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Bacon: 40 g
   • Butter: 50 g

3. Peel the potatoes and slice them into 5-millimeter thick rounds. Fry the potatoes in the remaining melted butter over medium heat on all sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 200 g

4. Wash and dry the meat, season with salt and pepper. Place in a pan and fry on both sides for three minutes each, transfer to a plate. Clean the garlic. Wrap the fillet in aluminum foil with garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Send the meat to the oven and let it rest. Sauté the remaining mixture with red wine and beef broth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef tenderloin: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 pieces
   • Fresh thyme: 2 stems
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Red dry wine: 125 ml
   • Meat broth: 150 ml

5. Wrap the beans in bacon, fry in a pan, and then simply bake in the oven with the meat for 10-15 minutes until the bacon is crispy.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green beans: 500 g
   • Bacon: 40 g

6. Then mix the sauce with cold butter and season with salt and pepper. Top the potatoes with bacon and onion. Serve the beef and potatoes on plates.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Bacon: 40 g
   • Butter: 50 g
   • Beef tenderloin: 2 pieces
   • Potato: 200 g

7. Serve with sauce and garnish.