Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coriander, toasted and crushed
  • Olive oil, for searing
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Tomato Salsa, recipe follows
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Potato Cheese Galette, recipe follows
  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • 2 chipotle chiles, reconstituted
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil
  • 1/4 cup minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound baking potato, peeled and cut into very thin rounds
  • 1/4 cup clarified butter
  • Salt
  • 2 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • 2 ounces fresh goat cheese

Method

  • Season the beef with salt, pepper and coriander.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a saute pan, heat some of the olive oil until smoking and sear the beef until browned all over.
  • Transfer to oven and cook until medium rare, (120-degree internal temperature) about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Set aside and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Season mixed greens with the two tablespoons of olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Divide evenly onto 4 plates.
  • Cut the tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick slices and place slices on top of mixed greens.
  • Spoon half of the tomato salsa over the beef (don't cover completely) and serve remaining salsa on the side.
  • Serve with Potato Cheese Galette.
  • Over a hot grill, roast the tomatoes until blackened.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add the chipotles.
  • Cover and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Add the basil, garlic and lime juice and marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until chunky.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in 1 cup of olive oil.
  • Reserve.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the potato slices in a double layer in a medium bowl, pour the clarified butter over, and toss to coat the slices.
  • Season lightly with salt.
  • Arrange half the potatoes, flower fashion, in a 9-inch ovenproof skillet.
  • Cook over medium heat until the ends begin to brown and the potatoes stick together.
  • (This will keep the cheeses from running through.)
  • Sprinkle with the cheeses and cover with the remaining potatoes, arranged the same way as the bottom layer.
  • Set in the oven for 10 minutes, carefully flip potatoes with a wide spatula, and brown on a medium-high flame.
  • Return to the oven for 5 minutes longer.
  • Cut into 4 quarters and keep warm.
  • Yield: 4 servings