What is chateaubriand roast?
Chateaubriand roast is a type of beef entree. Although people sometimes mistakenly identify Chateaubriand roast as a cut of meat, a Chateaubriand roast is actually a preparation or recipe, not an actual cut of meat, explains the “The New Food Lover’s Companion” by Sharon Tyler Herbst.HistoryThe chef of the Vicomte de Chateaubriand, Montmireil, receives credit for creating the first Chateaubriand roast recipe during the 19th century, according to OChef.com.GeographyChateaubriand roast originated in France, but is now served throughout the world. In the U.S., the dish is common at French restaurants and at some upscale steak houses.SizeTraditionally, the Chateaubriand roast is 3 to 5 inches thick and weighs between 12 and 16 oz., reports OChef.com. The dish is large enough to serve two or three people, even when served in restaurants.FeaturesDue to the tenderness of the roast, most recipes call for Chateaubriand to be made from beef tenderloin, cut specially by a butcher to a greater thi
