"Au vert" beef
A piece of beef of your choice, grilled and accompanied by sautéed greens and beet tops.
30 K 5/5 (1 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
2.55 €
4 people
10 IngredientsLast modified on: May 19th 2025
500 g 
1 
4 pieces steak of beef tenderloin
4 tablespoons 
1 
1 sprig 
1 knob 
200 g beet tops
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 7 min.
Toast 4 pieces steak of beef tenderloin in a very hot pan with 4 tablespoons oil, 1 bayleaf and 1 sprig thyme.
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Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
In the same pan, without cleaning it, over medium heat, add 1 knob butter and when melted add the shallot, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute.
Cook for 1 minute.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 8 min.
Add the zucchini and grill to taste.
Add salt at the end of cooking.
Add salt at the end of cooking.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Push them to one side of the pan, then add 200 g beet tops.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Gently stir the tops until they "fall off", i.e. reduce in volume.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 1 min.
At this point, mix the zucchinis with the tops, then check the seasoning.
Stage 10
Serve à l'assiette piece of beef, greens and a sprig of thyme to garnish.
Remarks
You can use any piece of beef you like for this recipe, but it's really best with a noble piece, tenderloin, ribeye, etc.
Keeping: Enjoy immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 4 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 80 RDI=10 % | 770 RDI=40 % | 3,220 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 1 RDI=0 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 100 RDI=5 % | 410 RDI: 5 % |
| Per person | 1 RDI=0 % | 3 RDI=0 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 190 RDI=10 % | 810 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 2.55 €
- Per person : 0.65 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Courgette
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Beet tops
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Steak of beef tenderloin
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Oil
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