Beef Paillard

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Flat is Beautiful II

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 2 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

1 pound beef tenderloin, trimmed
Vegetable oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place tenderloin in the freezer for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.

Remove the tenderloin from the freezer. Using an electric knife, cut the beef into 3/8-inch thick slices. Place slices of beef, 1 at a time, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Squirt the beef lightly with water and squirt the top of the plastic wrap as well. Pound to no less than 1/8-inch thickness. Lightly brush each slice of beef on both sides with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.

Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and turn skillet upside down over burner. Brush the pan lightly with oil. Place 2 to 3 slices of beef on the pan at a time and sear for 10 seconds on each side. Remove to an ovenproof platter and keep in warm oven. Repeat until all of the beef has been cooked. Serve immediately.

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recipe Beef Paillard
Anonymous 01-23-2008
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Easy?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't think using an electric knife is easy - nor is it a common kitchen gadget as far as I know!
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Anonymous 10-02-2007
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Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is VERY easy to make and the results are wonderful! I have actually used the same method with pork loin (I did bread the... pork, though) and it was fantastic! Chicken is next! I am a pretty darned good cook, but I continue to get better the more I watch Good Eats. Thanks again AB for another wonderful lesson. Good Eats is definitely the best show on FN, and just might be the best show on TV!Read more
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Duane El Paso, IL 12-19-2006
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best way for a fast steak, Seasoning with just a couple of different spices livens it up even more.
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Anonymous 11-07-2006
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This was okay.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Everytime I cooked it, it came out a little tough. I will have to try another type of beef next time.
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Jaden North Liberty, IA 10-18-2005
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REALLY TASTEY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The taste of beef paillard is wonderful. The kosher is a really grat touch that goes good with the pepper. If you prepare... it with dark lettuce in the center in looks really nice. this is one of my favorite recipes.Read more
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Anonymous 02-26-2005
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Great eats
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy, but very good.