Oklahoma Dietetic Association - Oklahoma Beef Industry Council Recipe of the month June 2005

Oklahoma Beef Council Recipe of the Month

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Topping
Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 pound)
1 large clove garlic, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Topping:
2 tablespoons cream cheese
4 teaspoons crumbled blue cheese
4 teaspoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons minced onion
Dash ground white pepper

OBC Recipe: Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Blue Cheese Topping

Cooking Instructions:

1. Combine topping ingredients in small bowl. Rub beef steaks with garlic.

2. Place steaks on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. One to two minutes before steaks are done, top evenly with topping.

3. Season with salt; sprinkle with parsley.

Cook's Tip:
To grill, place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. One minute before steaks are done, top evenly with topping.

Nutrition information per serving: 221 calories; 26 g protein; 1 g carbohydrate; 12 g fat; 413 mg sodium; 82 mg cholesterol; 3.4 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 3.2 mg iron; 4.9 mg zinc.