FILLET OF BEEF WITH GREEN SAUCE
Contributed By: Joy Peteros
Ingredients:
2 x 350 - 500g short beef fillets or
1 whole long fillet
30g (1oz) butter
2 tbsp. brandy
- Green Sauce -
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
6 small gherkin pickles
2 tbsp. canned green peppercorns, drained
1 tbsp. drained capers
4 canned anchovy fillets, drained
2-3 tsp. finely grated lemon rind
4 tbsp. olive oil
Cooking Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 200C (400F). Trim fillets and tie into neat
shapes. Melt butter in a flame proof baking dish over
moderate heat and sear beef on all sides. Warm brandy,
ignite and pour over beef. Shake dish until flames subside.
Spoon juices over meat and bake for 15-20 mins for rare to
medium-rare beef cook.
2. To make sauce, place parsley, gherkin pickles, peppercorns,
capers, anchovies and lemon rind in a food processor or
blender and puree'. With motor running, gradually add oil
until blended and smooth.
3. To serve, slice beef, arrange on a serving dish and spoon
over sauce.
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