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Johnny Vegas' fillet steak flambé
Johnny Vegas' fillet steak flambé
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Total Time:
15 minutes
Indulgent Cape Town-inspired dish with a chef-worthy flair and a touch of flambé for an unforgettable, special occasion.
Ingredients:
  • 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • 2 x 150 g centre-cut fillet steaks ideally 2.5cm thick
  • 100 g chestnut mushrooms
  • ½ a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley (15g)
  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 10 ml brandy
  • 50 ml red wine
  • 100 ml single cream
  • 1 teaspoon wholegrain or French mustard
  • 1 teaspoon English mustard
  • ¼ of a red pepper
  • ¼ of an orange pepper
  • ¼ of a yellow pepper
Instructions:
  • Prepare the rosemary and thyme by stripping the leaves into a pestle and mortar along with a pinch of black pepper. Crush them into a paste, then mix in the red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub this mixture all over the steaks and let them marinate for 30 minutes. Dice the peppers after removing the seeds and toss them with extra virgin olive oil. Quarter the mushrooms and finely chop the parsley leaves. Gather all other ingredients and have them ready. Heat a large frying pan over high heat until very hot. Remove the herbs from the steaks and sear them in the hot pan with a drizzle of olive oil and butter for a total of 6 minutes, ensuring to sear the edges and baste with the juices. Once the steak is golden brown, add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper, then pour in the brandy. Carefully flambe by tilting the pan or using a long match. Once the flames subside, add the red wine and let it reduce by half. Stir in the cream and coat the steaks in the sauce. Sprinkle with parsley and mix in the mustards. Slice the steaks in half, plate them, drizzle with sauce, top with the peppers, and enjoy. Serve with shoestring fries.