Seared Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Jus and Mashed Cauliflower

• ½ cup veal or beef demi-glace
• 2 tsp. truffle oil
• 1 tsp. cornstarch (optional)
• 1 pound dry-aged beef tenderloin, cut into filets
• Pinch of salt
• Pinch of pepper
• ¼ tsp. canola oil

1. In a small saucepan, combine the demi-glace with truffle oil. Bring to a boil and mix well. If thickening is necessary, combine cornstarch with an equal amount of water and add to sauce. Simmer 1 minute or until thickened.
2. Preheat oven to 400. Lightly season the beef tenderloin filets with salt and pepper.
3. Spray a sauté pan with a small amount of canola oil. Heat pan over medium heat until hot. Sear tenderloin fillets in sauté pan until brown on each side. Transfer to a baking pan, place in oven and roast to desired temperature.
4. Top 1 beef tenderloin with 2 Tbsp. truffle jus and serve over ¼ cup of mashed cauliflower and a steamed green vegetable like asparagus or green beans.

For Mashed Cauliflower:

1. 1 pound chopped cauliflower
2. 1 Tbsp. butter
3. 1 tsp. salt
4. ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
5. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 quart water and cauliflower. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender. Turn off the heat and drain cauliflower. Add the cauliflower back into warm saucepan and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes to dry cauliflower.
6. Place cauliflower into mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients.  Beat with electric mixer until fluffy.
7. Makes 8 (1/4 cup) servings.

From the Canyon Ranch Kitchen