Boeuf en Croûte

Boeuf en Croûte is a luxurious French dish featuring tender beef wrapped in a flaky low-carb pastry, making it a perfect keto indulgence. This elegant meal is rich in flavor and sure to impress at any dinner table.

Ingredients

• Beef tenderloin - 300g
• Mushrooms - 150g, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Shallot - 1, finely chopped
• Spinach - 100g, fresh
• Cream cheese - 100g
• Almond flour - 150g
• Egg - 1, for egg wash
• Butter - 50g
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon
• Herbs de Provence - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a skillet, melt 25g of butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the chopped mushrooms and spinach to the skillet, cooking until the moisture has evaporated. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs de Provence. Allow to cool.
4. Meanwhile, season the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot pan with 25g of butter for 2-3 minutes on all sides until browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. On a clean surface, combine the almond flour with the cream cheese to form a dough. Roll it out into a rectangle about 5mm thick.
6. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over the beef, then place the cooled mushroom and spinach mixture on top.
7. Carefully wrap the beef in the almond flour dough, sealing the edges well. Brush the top with the beaten egg.
8. Place the wrapped beef on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 48 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle maintenance and repair.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.

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