🍽️Grilled Meat

Grilled Beef Fillet with Mediterranean Charred Vegetables

Name: Grilled Beef Fillet with Mediterranean Charred Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Grilled Meat
Ingredients: 400 g beef fillet (2 pieces); 1 zucchini, sliced diagonally; 1 eggplant, sliced diagonally; 2 mushrooms, halved; 1 colorful bell pepper, cut into triangular pieces; 1 onion, cut into large wedges; 4 scallions, roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

"Experience the ultimate fusion of luxury and rusticity with succulent, flame-kissed beef paired with a vibrant rainbow of smoky Mediterranean vegetables."

Prep:15 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

400 g beef fillet (2 pieces)
1 zucchini, sliced diagonally
1 eggplant, sliced diagonally
2 mushrooms, halved
1 colorful bell pepper, cut into triangular pieces
1 onion, cut into large wedges
4 scallions, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

🌱 Low-Carb🌱 Keto-Friendly🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 High-Protein🌱 Mediterranean Diet⚡ Medium

❤️Health88%

😋Taste94%

🥳Joy90%

👨‍🍳Difficulty45/100

📜 The Story

The beef fillet has long been celebrated as the 'king of cuts' in classic French butchery, rising to prominence in 19th-century haute cuisine. This preparation marries that luxury with the rustic, sun-drenched traditions of the Mediterranean coast, where fire-roasting seasonal vegetables is a foundational culinary practice.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

2/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

4/10

🍄umami

9/10

☕Bitter

3/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"The dish offers a sophisticated interplay between the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the seared fillet and the smoky, caramelized snap of the garden-fresh vegetables. Aromatic clouds of roasted rosemary and pungent garlic provide an herbaceous top note that cuts through the deep, earthy richness of the beef."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

For the perfect crust, pat the beef completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and ensure your pan is smoking hot before the meat hits the surface.

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Avoid This

Overcrowding the pan when grilling the vegetables; this creates steam, resulting in soggy produce instead of the desired charred, crisp-tender texture.

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Storage

Keep components in an airtight container for up to 3 days; slice the cold beef thinly for salads or reheat very briefly on low heat to maintain a medium-rare center.

Instructions

Prepare all vegetables as directed and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Add half of the olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped parsley, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Season the beef fillets with the remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper, rubbing the seasoning lightly into the meat.

Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until very hot.

Grill the vegetables in batches, allowing them to soften and develop light char marks while retaining their shape. Remove from the pan and keep warm.

Using the same hot pan, grill the beef fillets to your preferred doneness, searing well on one side before turning to ensure a juicy interior.

Arrange the grilled vegetables on a serving plate, place the beef fillets on top, and serve immediately while hot.