500gms Meadow Swiss Brown or
White Button Mushrooms (finely sliced)
1x 2.5KG Beef Fillet
50gms Butter
100gms Shallots (fine dice)
1 Tbl Garlic (fine dice)
2 Tbl Fresh Thyme (finely chopped)
Pinch Chilli Flakes
1/3 Cup Brandy
2 Cups Cream
1 Tbl Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Parsley (finely chopped)
Salt & Fresh Black Pepper
Cooking Oil
Turn BBQ on 3 different heat settings (High, Medium, Low). Trim any visible silver skin
from fillet and halve for ease of handling. Season liberally with salt & pepper. Oil the fillet
then sear on hot section of grill until golden all over. Finish cooking on the medium/
low heat areas (approx 30 minutes depending whether or not you have a hooded BBQ.
Rest beef off the heat for 10 minutes before slicing.
While beef is cooking, heat a saucepan then add butter, shallots, garlic, thyme and
chilli flakes. Cook down for 5 minutes stirring occasionally before adding mushrooms.
Stir through and cook 10-15 minutes before adding brandy, followed by the cream and
brown sugar. Turn heat to low and reduce sauce until slightly thickened.
To serve, slice the beef to preferred thickness. Place on a warm platter or plates. Add
the parsley to the sauce, spoon sauce over the meat and enjoy.
Serves 6
*Prepared especially for Meadows by Celebrity Chef Al Brown.
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