Fillet of Beef en Croute with Creamed Spinach

Beef fillet wrapped in herb pancakes and puff pastry, baked until golden and served with rich creamed spinach.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1243.2 kcals 2486.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.4 grams 94.8 grams
Fat 91.1 grams 182.2 grams
Protein 59.3 grams 118.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Flour
sieved
1
piece
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
2
piece
Egg
for the pancakes
290
ml
1
piece
Egg
for egg wash
8
tbsp
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Woodland Herbs
such as chervil, tarragon, or chives; chopped
1
pinch
1
pinch
1
pinch
Vegetables
2
handful

Steps

  • Whisk two eggs and 290ml milk together and slowly incorporate sieved flour to create a batter.
  • Stir chopped herbs and seasoning into the batter, then fry three pancakes and let them cool.
  • Sear the beef fillet in a hot oiled pan, cool it, then brush with egg white and mustard.
  • Wrap the cooled beef fillet in a single layer of the herb pancakes.
  • Roll out the puff pastry, brush with egg wash, and seal it tightly around the pancake-wrapped beef.
  • Apply a final layer of egg wash to the top of the pastry.
  • Bake on silicon paper for 12 minutes at 180°C and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Blanch the spinach in hot water, refresh in cold water, and add to a pan of reduced double cream.
  • Simmer until the cream mixture is thick and rich, then remove from heat.
  • Slice the beef, top with the creamed spinach, and serve.