Pan-Seared Fillet Steak with Creamy Stilton Sauce and Roasted Broccoli

Pan-Seared Fillet Steak with Creamy Stilton Sauce and Roasted Broccoli
Cooking time: 15 Easy - for beginners Serves: 2

Description

Indulge in a classic British main course with this easy recipe for pan-seared fillet steak, served with a rich and creamy Stilton cheese sauce. Accompanied by tender roasted purple sprouting broccoli, this elegant beef dinner highlights premium British produce and is perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 fillet steaks
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 400ml fresh chicken stock
  • 150ml double cream
  • 150g Stilton
  • 350g purple sprouting broccoli
  • knob of butter
  • squeeze of lemon juice

Method

Rub the steaks with some of the olive oil and season with freshly ground pepper and sea salt.

Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and cook the steaks to your taste “ 3 minutes each side should be about medium. Remove from the pan and leave to rest.

Blanch the broccoli while you heat the chicken stock in a separate saucepan until boiling.

Remove the broccoli and sautee with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and butter.

Add the cream and Stilton to the chicken stock. Stir continuously and continue cooking on a low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Serve the fillet steak, spooning over the Stilton sauce. Spoon the broccoli alongside and enjoy!

Tags

Side  · Stilton  · Fillet  · Steak  · Beef  · Creamy sauce  · Purple sprouting broccoli  · Main course  · Dinner  · Easy  · British  · Gourmet  · Special occasion  · Cheese sauce  · Pan seared  · Roasted vegetables

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