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Gordon Ramsay Tournedos Rossini Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Tournedos Rossini

Tournedos Rossini is a classic French dish named after composer Gioachino Rossini. It consists of a filet mignon, pan-seared foie gras, a rich Madeira or truffle sauce, and a toasted brioche base. Gordon Ramsay’s version enhances the dish with black truffle shavings and a glossy, deeply flavorful reduction sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Filet Mignon & Foie Gras

  • 2 filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 slices foie gras (about 1-inch thick)
  • 2 slices brioche, toasted

For the Madeira Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Madeira wine (or port wine)
  • ½ cup beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black truffle shavings (optional)

For Garnish & Serving

  • Fresh black truffle shavings (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Filet Mignon

  1. Season the filet mignon with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the steaks for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to preferred doneness).
  4. Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest, loosely covered with foil.

Step 2: Prepare the Foie Gras

  1. In the same pan, sear the foie gras for 30-45 seconds per side until golden brown.
  2. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.

Step 3: Make the Madeira Sauce

  1. Melt butter in the pan and sauté shallots for 1 minute until softened.
  2. Deglaze the pan with Madeira wine, letting it reduce by half.
  3. Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, whisking well.
  4. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir in truffle shavings if using.

Step 4: Assemble the Dish

  1. Place each filet mignon on a toasted brioche slice.
  2. Top each steak with a slice of foie gras.
  3. Drizzle the Madeira sauce over the dish.
  4. Garnish with fresh black truffle shavings and parsley.