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750 g  beef fillet 
1 kg  rock salt 
 
1Prep: Trim fillet of all fat and sinew. Tie up with string. Preheat oven to 220°C.
2Spread rock salt over base of baking disk to about 1 cm thick. Place baking dish with salt into oven to preheat pan and salt.
3Using a heavy skillet, sauté the tied fillet in some butter and flame with a little brandy.
4Bake in the very hot oven for 20-25 minutes for medium rare beef. Rest for 10-15 minutes before removing string. Slice and serve immediately with herbed butter, chasseur or sauce madeira.
 
Servings: 4
Yield: 1 filet
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ready in: 30 minutes
 
 Recipe Type
beef, french
 
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