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Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives

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Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives

Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives - Buttery delicacy - slow roasted over low heat

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
35 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 45 min.
Ready in
Calories:
466
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Lean beef fillet contains easily digestible protein, zinc and niacin. Both are essential for protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Add some freshly-grated horseradish to this dish at the end for flavor and powerful essential oils which boost the immune system. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie466 cal.(22 %)
Protein62 g(63 %)
Fat18 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates10 g(7 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.5 g(15 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.1 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin K49.2 μg(82 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin18.5 mg(154 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate102 μg(34 %)
Pantothenic acid2 mg(33 %)
Biotin10.7 μg(24 %)
Vitamin B₁₂4 μg(133 %)
Vitamin C15 mg(16 %)
Potassium760 mg(19 %)
Calcium70 mg(7 %)
Magnesium74 mg(25 %)
Iron8.1 mg(54 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc11 mg(138 %)
Saturated fatty acids8.6 g
Uric acid345 mg
Cholesterol170 mg
Complete sugar14 g
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
2 fresh Beets (each about 4 ounces)
1 tsp Caraway
salt
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp Coriander
14 ozs Beef fillet (such as tenderloin or eye of round)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 shallots
1 oz butter
½ cup white wine (or broth)
peppers
½ lemon
1 bunch Chives
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Skillet, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Mortar, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 1

Scrub beets and cover with cold water in a pot. Add caraway seeds and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then cover pot and cook over low heat until beets are knife-tender, 50-60 minutes.

2.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 2

Meanwhile, lightly toast fennel and coriander seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and darkened. Remove from pan, let cool slightly and coarsely crush in a mortar or chop with a large knife. 

3.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 3

Rinse beef and pat dry. Season lightly with salt and roll in crushed spices, pressing to adhere.

4.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 4

Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Cook beef on all sides until browned, then transfer to a baking sheet.

Roast on middle rack of a preheated oven at 200°F until medium-rare, 40-45 minutes. (If you want the meat well done, cook another 10-15 minutes.)

5.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 5

Drain beets. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into long pieces. (Wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.)

6.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 6

Peel shallots and slice thinly.

7.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 7

About 5 minutes before beef is finished cooking, melt butter in pan over medium heat. Cook shallots until translucent.

8.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 8

Add white wine and bring to a boil.

9.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 9

Add beets to pan and cook until warmed through. Squeeze juice from lemon. Season beets with salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

10.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 10

Rinse chives, shake dry and finely chop.

11.
Spice-Crusted Beef with Chives preparation step 11

Roll cooked beef in chives, then slice in half crosswise and serve with beets. Serve immediately, with boiled potatoes and dill, if desired.

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