Seared Beef Tenderloin with Corn Risotto and Microgreens
A restaurant-quality steak dinner made simple: pan-seared beef tenderloin over a creamy corn risotto, finished with fresh microgreens and a quick pan sauce.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 780
- Protein
- 45g

Ingredients
- 2 steaks (6 oz each) beef tenderloin steaks
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1.5 cups corn kernels
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup microgreens
Instructions
- 1
Season the 2 beef tenderloin steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- 2
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium. Add 1 cup arborio rice and toast, stirring, until edges turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Add 1 cup chicken broth to the rice, stirring until mostly absorbed. Continue adding the remaining 2 cups broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring often, until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18 minutes.
- 4
Stir in 1.5 cups corn kernels, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, and 1 tbsp butter. Cook until corn is heated through and risotto is thick, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
While risotto cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over high heat. Add the steaks and sear until browned, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temp 130°F).
- 6
Transfer steaks to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up browned bits, and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Spoon the corn risotto onto plates, slice the steaks and place on top. Drizzle with the pan sauce and garnish with 1/2 cup microgreens.
Tools you’ll need
- large saucepan
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- chef's knife
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