Tournedos Rossini
Tournedos Rossini is a classic French steak dish featuring a tender beef filet mignon topped with seared foie gras and a rich Madeira wine sauce. It is traditionally served with a slice of toasted bread and often accompanied by truffle or potato garnishes. The dish is named after the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, who was a renowned epicurean.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-fat and high-protein dish, with minimal carbohydrates, primarily from the bread and sauce. It provides significant iron, B vitamins, and calories, with a single serving often ranging from 600 to 800 calories or more due to the rich ingredients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Zinc | 8 mg |
| Selenium | 40 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the pinnacle of 19th-century French haute cuisine and the luxurious 'gourmand' tradition. Nutritionally, it is a dense source of energy and fat-soluble vitamins, but its richness makes it an occasional indulgence rather than an everyday meal.
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