Beef Fillet Rossini [Filet de boeuf Rossini]
Comments: Chill the 'foie gras' for an hour or two so that it will cut easily.
Servings: 10
IngredientsPreparation
  • 7 1/2 ounce [213 ml] can 'foie gras'
  • 2 ounces [57 g] butter
  • 3 pound [1.4 kg] beef fillet or sirloin
  • Generous 1/2 cup [125 ml] Madeira wine
  • Salt and pepper
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C].
  • Heat the butter in a heavy deep pan or iron casserole.
  • Saute; the fillet in the butter, turning it so it is lightly browned on all sides.
  • Add the Madeira wine, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast 30 minutes.
  • Slice the 'foie gras' very thinly.
  • Remove the meat from the pan and let the juices boil down a little.
  • Slice the meat and arrange on a platter, alternating slices of beef and 'foie gras'.
  • Pour sauce over the meat.
  • Serve at once.