Fillet Steak With Stilton Rarebit
Treat yourself to a luxurious meal with this decadent fillet steak recipe. Tender steaks are seared to perfection and then topped with a rich and flavorful Stilton rarebit. A velvety red wine sauce, enhanced with pesto, adds a final touch of elegance to this impressive dish. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 x 200g/7oz fillet steaks
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 400ml/14fl oz red wine
- 600ml/1 pint fresh beef stock
- 20g/¾oz cold butter
- 2 tbsp pesto
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
- Worcestershire sauce
- sauce Tabasco
- 100ml/3½fl oz milk
- 100ml/3½fl oz beer
- 115g/4oz Stilton
Instructions
- Season steaks and place in a hot frying pan with olive oil. Cook on both sides for a total of 5 -6 minutes, remove from pan and keep warm.
- Keep pan on full heat and add wine. Boil to reduce by half then add the beef stock and reduce.
- For the rarebit, place egg yolks, mustard and breadcrumbs in a bowl along with a bit of Worcestershire sauce and a dash of Tabasco. Stir in milk and beer and season. Grate Stilton cheese and fold in. mix everything together until a very thick paste has formed.
- Preheat the grill to a high heat. Top steaks with rarebit and place under grill until golden brown on top. Remove from grill and place on four plates.
- Season the reduced sauce and add butter to give a glaze. To finish, add pesto to the sauce, pour in around the steaks and serve.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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