Beef and Aspargus Roll-UpsTracey Seaman May 2008 SERVES 4 Prep Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 min 1 pound asparagus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 pound mixed mushrooms, stemmed Salt and pepper One 1 1/2-pound piece center-cut beef fillet 6 ounces brie or goat cheese 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1. In a large saucepan, add enough salted water to reach a depth of 2 inches; bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until crisptender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. 2. In a nonstick medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Cover to keep warm. 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cut the beef crosswise into 4 equal portions and pound 1/3 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper, then spread a quarter of the cheese in the center of each portion, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Divide the thyme and asparagus equally among each portion. Drizzle each with a teaspoon of olive oil, roll up the meat around the asparagus and secure with toothpicks. Pour the remaining olive oil on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Turn each beef roll in the oil to coat, cover and grill until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. 4. To serve, divide the mushrooms among 4 plates; top each with a beef-asparagus roll. |
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