Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
I've never made Boeuf À La Ficelle before, so naturally I'm inclined to try it in front of a live audience. Today we're making Boeuf À La Ficelle aka (Beef on a string) from Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook, along with some roasted potatoes for my family.
🔪 My Essentials
Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: amzn.to/3ZEgYr3
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My Apron (other colors available): amzn.to/45uQOZr
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📚 Chapters
00:05:52 - Introduction, Prepping The Beef
00:14:58 - Prepping The Potatoes
00:25:55 - Prepping The Veggies
00:50:39 - Look At That BEEF
00:59:46 - Combining The Ingredients
01:24:31 - Straining The Vegetables, Chatting
01:31:21 - The ONLY Thing You Need To See
01:42:11 - How Did We Cook The Beef?
01:47:23 - Plating, Tasting, Final Thoughts
🍎 Ingredients
• 8 baby carrots , peeled
• 8 baby turnips , peeled
• 2 leeks, white part only, cut in half
• ½ onion, studded with cloves
• 1 bouquet garni , (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
• salt and pepper
• 2 lb. / 900 g. beef tenderloin
• rock sea salt
• ½ cup / 112 g. cornichons
• ½ cup / 112 g. Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup horseradish, (I forgot this!)
• 4-5 sprigs parsley, for garnish
• 1 Tbsp. / 14 g. ‘Better Than Bouillon’ beef base
• 2 Tbsp. / 28 g. softened unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. / 28 g. flour
🫕 Equipment
• sharp-ass knife
• large pot
• tongs
• platter
• ladle
• serving platter
• fine strainer
• whisk
• butcher's twine
#anthonybourdain #livecooking #frenchfood
I've never made Boeuf À La Ficelle before, so naturally I'm inclined to try it in front of a live audience. Today we're making Boeuf À La Ficelle aka (Beef on a string) from Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook, along with some roasted potatoes for my family.
🔪 My Essentials
Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook: amzn.to/3ZEgYr3
My Favorite Knife: amzn.to/3PZ6eAi
My Apron (other colors available): amzn.to/45uQOZr
Please note as an Amazon Associate I earn (a rather small percent 😅) from qualifying purchases through these links. Thank you!
💜 Support me and get a shoutout! - ko-fi.com/mitchmai
⭐️ Subscribe: youtube.com/channel/UCej3
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@mitchmoves1?
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/mitch.mai/?
📚 Chapters
00:05:52 - Introduction, Prepping The Beef
00:14:58 - Prepping The Potatoes
00:25:55 - Prepping The Veggies
00:50:39 - Look At That BEEF
00:59:46 - Combining The Ingredients
01:24:31 - Straining The Vegetables, Chatting
01:31:21 - The ONLY Thing You Need To See
01:42:11 - How Did We Cook The Beef?
01:47:23 - Plating, Tasting, Final Thoughts
🍎 Ingredients
• 8 baby carrots , peeled
• 8 baby turnips , peeled
• 2 leeks, white part only, cut in half
• ½ onion, studded with cloves
• 1 bouquet garni , (thyme, parsley, bay leaf)
• salt and pepper
• 2 lb. / 900 g. beef tenderloin
• rock sea salt
• ½ cup / 112 g. cornichons
• ½ cup / 112 g. Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup horseradish, (I forgot this!)
• 4-5 sprigs parsley, for garnish
• 1 Tbsp. / 14 g. ‘Better Than Bouillon’ beef base
• 2 Tbsp. / 28 g. softened unsalted butter
• 2 Tbsp. / 28 g. flour
🫕 Equipment
• sharp-ass knife
• large pot
• tongs
• platter
• ladle
• serving platter
• fine strainer
• whisk
• butcher's twine
#anthonybourdain #livecooking #frenchfood
