Carpet Bag Steak with Potatoes and Black Olives

Fillet steaks stuffed with fresh oysters, wrapped in pancetta, and served alongside slow-cooked herb potatoes with tomatoes and olives.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1212.6 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.5 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 105.1 grams 420.2 grams
Protein 55.1 grams 220.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
for frying
Meat
800
g
Fillet Steak
4 steaks approximately 200g each
8
slice
Pancetta
or streaky bacon
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
sprig
2
sprig
1
unit
Sea Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
60
g
Flat leaf Parsley
stems removed
OilsFats
300
ml
Other
60
g
Seafood
8
piece
Oyster
wet, water reserved
Vegetables
400
g
New Potatoes
scrubbed and cut into 2.5cm chunks
200
g
Tomato
cut into 2cm chunks
200
g
Onion
small, halved

Steps

  • Slit the steaks to make a pouch, stuff with oysters, and wrap with pancetta.
  • Heat 50g of butter in a heavy frying pan over medium heat and add the steaks.
  • Cook steaks for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare then remove from pan.
  • Deglaze the pan with reserved oyster water, scraping the bottom for flavor.
  • Pour the pan juices over the cooked steaks.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Warm olive oil in a heavy casserole dish over medium heat.
  • Add potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, and sage, and bring to a boil.
  • Season well and simmer for 10 minutes, then bake covered for 30 minutes at 190°C.
  • Cool slightly, stir in olives and parsley, and serve with the steaks.