Celebrity Chef Recipes

Wolfgang Puck is a great friend to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Each year he raises significant funds for us through his support of the American Wine & Food Festival. Remember Wolfgang Puck’s support of our mission as you enjoy this delicious recipe.

Featured Celebrity Chef Recipe: Fire Roast Beef Tenderloin

Serves 2-4

1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon star anise
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup Madeira
3/4 cup veal stock
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon Chinese powdered mustard
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound beef tenderloin

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a saucepan, heat oil, black peppercorns, star anise, coriander seeds, and Szechuan peppercorns for 1 minute until aromatic. Stir in red curry paste, tamarind paste and honey. Deglaze with Madeira and reduce until syrupy. Add the veal stock and continue to reduce in half. Transfer to a blender and process to a puree. Strain and set aside.
Over hot grill, cook the tenderloin until grill marks appear on all sides. Transfer to a sauté pan and pour in half of the strained marinade. Roast in the oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until desired doneness.
Transfer the remaining marinade to a saucepan and cook over medium heat. Reduce until thickened. In a cup, dissolve the powdered mustard in rice wine vinegar. Whisk in mustard and finish sauce with the butter.

Presentation
Cut the steak into thin slices. Nap with Madeira Mustard Sauce and serve with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes garnished with a whole star anise.