Beef Fillet Roasted In Salt Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 10 lb kosher salt
- 1 1/2 c. Primary Veal Stock (see recipe)
- 1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
- 2 Tbsp. capers liquid removed
- 1 sm garlic clove mashed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. minced Italian parsley leaves Freshly-grnd black pepper
- 2 1/4 lb beef fillet
- 18 x fresh or possibly canned grape leaves - (to 20) thoroughly dry Stuffed Mushrooms (see recipe)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Pour the boxes of salt into a large braising pot and heat in the oven till unbearably warm to the top of the hand.
- Meanwhile, place the veal stock in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, and reduce to 1 c.. Add in the lemon rind, capers, garlic, parsley, and pepper to taste. Keep hot in a warm-water bath to prevent further reduction.
- Trim the fillet, removing all traces of fat and silver skin between the muscles. Tie the roast with fine string at 1-inch intervals. Blanch the fresh grape leaves for 1 second in boiling water so they can bend easily. Cold them, then remove their stems and central rib. (Eliminate these steps if using canned leaves.) Roll the meat into the leaves, and tie at 1/4-inch intervals.
- Using a large measuring c. with a handle, transfer two thirds of the warm salt to a medium roasting pan. Arrange the meat on the bottom layer of salt, and immediately cover it with the reserved salt, to cover completely. Turn the oven temperature down to 400 degrees, and roast about 25 min. Remove the meat from the oven when it reaches an internal temperature of 110 degrees. Keep the meat wrapped in the leaves, and let rest 5 min.
- To serve, remove all strings and leaves, slice, and serve with the caper sauce and a garnish of stuffed mushrooms.
- Makes 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 924g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 362 | |
| Calories from Fat 232 | 64% |
| Total Fat 25.73g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10.36g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium 293177mg | 12216% |
| Potassium 553mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 2.91g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 2.21g | 1% |
| Protein 28.19g | 45% |
