What is chateaubriand ?

[pooh2001]

Ok - call me dumb - What is the beef dish (I think) called chateaubriand ?
Is it beef ? How is it prepared ?

Yachtsman Steakhouse
Chateaubriand for Two - 18 oz. tenderloin served with bernaise, mashed potatoes and sauteed mushrooms $80

sounds like beef - is it tender ?
bernaise ? what is it ?
I get the rest.
I must be a plain eater not to know the terms.

 

[pooh2001]

Ok - I found on the web..
Chateaubriand
1 (20-ounce) piece beef tenderloin, cut from large end (head)
1 teaspoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sounds ok - but where on the cow is it from ? The head ? yick !

and
Sauce Bernaise:
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup very finely chopped shallots
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, more if desired
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaves
3 egg large yolks
6 to 8 ounces (1 to 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, very soft
Coarse salt
Pepper, if desired
Lemon juice, if desired

EGGS - does the sauce taste like eggs ? or is it just a creamy type sauce ?


I would hate to pay $80 and insult the chef, if I did not like the taste.

 

[WDWBetsy]

I had chateaubriand once on a Carnival cruise and it was wonderful. Loved it!

If I saw it on a menu, I would get it. It's basically a roast-size filet mignon.

Hope this helps!

 

[pavil]

Usually it is prepared for two people at a time. One serving will be enough for two people. Very tasty meat, melts in your mouth. As you can tell I am a big fan of it. If you like Filet Migion you will like chateaubriand as well. Vacations are for trying new things, try it you'll like it.
here is a link to some pics to drool over, if they work.
www.montanarange.com/.../ 00000001/10chatbri.jpg
nope, just google chateaubriand and select images

 

[ilovemyears]

Chateaubriand is very tender and is served primarily in French restaurants. The cut is from the head of the tenderloin region of the cow, not from the head of the cow!

The sauce is a cream sauce, it tastes wonderful and complements the beef nicely - it does not taste like eggs.

 

[experiment626mom]

Chateaubriand is excellent and if you really like tender nicely done beef, this is for you. Usually, you can ask for the bearnaisse sauce on the side, if you are kind of iffy about wanting it.

Oh you've made me drool!!!

 

[2infinityandbeyond]

The beef tenderloin, aka filet mignon, is a long, tapered muscle that runs parallel to the spine of the cattle. A whole beef tenderloin has a thick, round end and a thin, pointy end (just like a whole pork tenderloin). The Chateaubriand is a large cut from the thick end. It is very yummy.

 

[crazyforgoofy]

The beef tenderloin, aka filet mignon, is a long, tapered muscle that runs parallel to the spine of the cattle. A whole beef tenderloin has a thick, round end and a thin, pointy end (just like a whole pork tenderloin). The Chateaubriand is a large cut from the thick end. It is very yummy.

I agree completely.

 

[Corinne]

The chateubriand at The Yachtsman is to die for!