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Also known as Beef Rossini, it is a popular steak dish that originated in France. The rich and decadent dish is made from filet mignon (beef tournedos), first pan-fried in butter and then served on a crouton.
Servings 4
Calories 922 kcal
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 middle cut perfectly trimmed fillet steaks
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 crisp croûtes , 8cm oven-baked round, ½ cm thick and completely flat
  • 100 ml port
  • 100 ml madeira
  • 4 shallots, finely sliced
  • 600 ml beef or veal stock , well reduced
  • 50 ml truffle essence
  • 100 g ice-cold unsalted butter
  • 200 g good quality liver pate
  • 1 large summer truffle
  • 1 gram gold leaf
  • 28 medium asparagus heads, 5cm in length, all the same shape cooked
  • 20 baby Jersey Royals , simmered in goose fat ‘til soft, then sautéed to get a nice colour
  • 200 g baby spinach leaves, lightly sautéed
  • 20 x 1.5cm cubes of carrot, cooked in orange juice and chicken stock, then glazed

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil and season the steaks really well.
  • Brown well on all sides and cook until you reach the required level.
  • Rest well.
  • Place the shallots, port and Madeira into a saucepan and ignite.
  • Reduce by half, add the stock, simmer gently until nicely reduced, then strain.
  • Add truffle essence, chopped fresh truffles, salt and ground pepper to taste and a little cold butter off the heat to give the sauce a nice shine; keep warm and covered.
  • Carefully spread the croute with some liver pate and sprinkle with chopped truffles.
  • Spread the drained spinach into a cutter 2cm bigger than the croute, then top with croute.
  • Place the asparagus spears, carrots and potatoes evenly around the plate.
  • Top the croute with the steak and spoon over the shiny sauce. Immediately top with a circle of pate, slices of truffle and gold leaf and serve straight away.
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Nutrition Facts
Tournedos Rossini
Amount per Serving
Calories
922
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
18
g
Cholesterol
 
196
mg
65
%
Sodium
 
530
mg
23
%
Potassium
 
2965
mg
85
%
Carbohydrates
 
66
g
22
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
65
g
130
%
Vitamin A
 
9614
IU
192
%
Vitamin C
 
78
mg
95
%
Calcium
 
195
mg
20
%
Iron
 
12
mg
67
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword beef, truffle
Course Classic Main Courses
Cuisine British, French, ITV This Morning, Spring, Summer
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