Festive Fillet of Beef

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 18
Festive Fillet of Beef recipe for a special occasion
in Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

95 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g lexia raisins
200 ml madeira wine
75 g parma ham , thinly sliced
30 ml parsley , roughly chopped
1 1/8 kg filet of beef
350 g aubergines
100 ml olive oil ( approx )
700 g shallots or 1 small onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon light muscovado sugar
150 ml beef stock

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
495
Sugar
13g
Fat
28g
The Festive Fillet of Beef is a luxurious and indulgent dish, perfect for a special occasion or celebration. The combination of the rich beef, sweet raisins, and aromatic spices make this dish a standout meal that will impress your guests. The aubergines and shallots provide a flavorful and healthy side dish, perfectly complementing the flavors of the beef. This recipe may require some practice to perfect, but the end result is well worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
2.Soak the raisins in the madeira wine for 15 minutes, then drain.
3.Lay the slices of Parma ham on a sheet of cling film, overlapping them slightly.
4.Sprinkle half of the parsley over the ham.
5.Season the meat with black pepper and lay it on top of the ham.
6.Scatter the remaining parsley over the meat and arrange the soaked raisins on top.
7.Fold the cling film over the meat, sealing it in a package.
8.Roast the beef in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, then remove from the oven and leave to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes.
9.Cut the aubergines into bite-sized pieces and toss with enough olive oil to coat them.
10.Cut the shallots in half and toss with a little olive oil, the ginger, allspice, and muscovado sugar.
11.Place the aubergines and shallots on a baking tray and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
12.Heat the beef stock in a pan and stir in the cooking juices from the beef.
13.Serve the beef sliced, with the roasted aubergines and shallots on the side. Drizzle over the hot beef stock and serve immediately.

PROS

The Festive Fillet of Beef is a show-stopper dish, perfect for a special occasion.

The raisins and madeira wine add a rich, fruity flavor to the dish.

CONS

The cost of the ingredients may be prohibitive for some.

Preparing the beef in the cling film may require some practice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein and iron, important nutrients for maintaining muscle mass and healthy blood cells.
The aubergines and shallots provide fiber and vitamins, such as vitamins C and K.

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