FILLET OF BEEF FLAMBE
This recipe provides a special dinner with a dramatic presentation your guests will remember for a long time! Recipe by James Beard, with a few of my own "twists."
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Roast Beef
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rub the fillet well with olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
- Place on a ell-oiled rack in a shallow roasting pan.
- Roast at 400 degrees about 35 minutes or until it has achieved an internal temperature of 125 degrees.
- Brush with oil occasionally.
- When done, salt the roast and let it rest 10 minutes.
- Invite your guests to the kitchen "for the show.".
- Pour the warm Cognac over the roast and ignite with a long handled match.
- Add a little butter, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with the pan juices.
- Broiled tomatoes and watercress make nice accompaniments.
- Serve with a good Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot. Don't skimp -- this recipe deserves a quality wine!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1180.1, Fat 98.8, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 265.4, Sodium 235.4, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 67.8
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