In a heavy skillet, saute tarragon, red wine vinegar, and diced shallot over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the mixture becomes paste-like. Remove from heat.
2
Combine egg yolks, 1/8 cup hot water, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the top of a double boiler or heavy pot, set over simmering water. Cook and stir until the mixture reaches the consistency of mayonnaise. Remove the mixture from heat.
3
Add the melted butter slowly, stirring continuously. If the mixture becomes too thick, thin with the remaining 1/8 cup of hot water. Add the tarragon, wine, vinegar, and shallot mixture and blend well.
Main preparation
Ingredients
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
8
steaks, aprox. 4 oz. raw
tournedos
1
dash
black pepper
2
tablespoons
vegetable oil
2
teaspoons
butter
Steps
Sequence
Step
1
Season tournedos well on all sides with salt and pepper.
2
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the vegetable oil and the butter.
3
Add the tournedos to pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
4
Serve 2 tournedos per person, topped with the Bearnaise Sauce.