Beef Medallions in Lager Sauce with Smoked Asparagus & White Balsamic Glaze

This is a delicious restaurant-style dish!

Here’s what it is:

Beef Medallions: These are small, thick rounds of tender beef—often cut from the tenderloin (the same area filet mignon comes from). They’re usually seared or grilled to a juicy, tender finish.

Lager Sauce: This refers to a sauce made using lager beer, typically a dark or malty brew. The beer is often reduced down with ingredients like demi-glace, garlic, onions, mustard, or herbs to create a rich, slightly sweet and savory sauce that complements the beef.

Smoked Asparagus: Fresh asparagus that’s been lightly smoked—either on a grill or in a smoker—giving it a subtle, earthy flavor.

White Balsamic Glaze: A syrupy reduction made from white balsamic vinegar. It’s sweet, tangy, and adds a touch of brightness and acidity to balance the richness of the meat and sauce.

Altogether, the dish is a well-balanced plate with smoky, savory, sweet, and tangy notes—a great mix of comfort and sophistication.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection Get Instant Help

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, European, International

Servings servings

Calories 175 kcal

Click below the individual ingredient link to shop on Amazon.
As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

Ingredients

For the Beef Medallions

4 pieces beef tenderloin medallions about 6 oz each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter

For the Lager Sauce

1 cup Lager beer your choice
1 small shallot finely minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 cup beef stock
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp butter for finishing
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Smoked Asparagus

1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
small chunk of smoker wood apple, hickory, or oak or a grill smoking pouch

For the White Balsamic Glaze

½ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey or sugar

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Glaze

In a small saucepan, combine white balsamic vinegar and honey (or sugar).
Simmer over medium heat until reduced by half (about 10–12 minutes).
It should coat the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool slightly — it will thicken further.

Step 2: Smoke the Asparagus

Preheat your grill or smoker to 350°F (175°C).
Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Add your wood chips or smoking pouch to create light smoke.
Lay asparagus on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke-roast for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until tender and slightly charred.
Drizzle with a bit of the white balsamic glaze before serving.

Step 3: Cook the Beef Medallions

Pat medallions dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear medallions 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and baste for another 1–2 minutes (for medium-rare, internal temp ~130°F).
Remove from pan and let rest under foil.

Step 4: Make the Lager Sauce

In the same skillet (don’t wipe it out!), add minced shallot and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
Pour in the Lager beer of choice, scraping up browned bits. Let it reduce by half.
Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and beef stock.
Simmer until thickened slightly (about 5–7 minutes).
Whisk in a tablespoon of cold butter at the end for shine and smoothness.
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.

Step 5: Plate & Serve

Spoon a pool of lager sauce onto each plate.
Set the beef medallion on top and drizzle more sauce over it.
Arrange smoked asparagus on the side and finish with a zigzag of your balsamic glaze.
Optional garnish: crispy shallots or a sprig of thyme.

Start Cooking

Disclaimer

Some parts or all of recipe maybe AI-generated. Recipe pictures are examples of recipe and represent no affiliation with photographer.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 173mg (8%)Potassium: 445mg (13%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 13g (14%)Vitamin A: 872IU (17%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 59mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword beef, comfort food, grilled, smoked

Promotions Kitchenware Map Recipe