Fillet of Beef Prince Albert

A celebratory beef fillet stuffed with duck liver pâté, wrapped in bacon, and served with a rich Madeira sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.1 kcals 3612.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 32.5 grams 195.2 grams
Protein 41.4 grams 248.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Flour
used for thickening sauce
Liquids
100
ml
200
ml
150
ml
Meat
1
kg
Beef Fillet
trimmed
75
g
6
rashers
Streaky Bacon
rindless
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
1
Sea Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
piece
1
handful
Parsley
fresh, chopped
OilsFats
2.5
ml
Truffle Oil
optional
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
2
piece
Carrots
diced
2
stalk
Celery
thinly sliced

Steps

  • Fry the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in 30ml of oil until golden-brown and place in a casserole dish.
  • Cut a deep pocket into the side of the beef fillet, leaving 2cm gaps at the ends.
  • Stuff the pocket with 1.5cm pâté strips, drizzle with truffle oil, and season the meat.
  • Wrap the beef in bacon, securing with kitchen string and tucking in bay leaves.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Brown the wrapped beef in the frying pan for 12 minutes before placing it over the vegetables.
  • Whisk flour into the pan fat, then stir in cognac, Madeira, and beef stock to create a sauce.
  • Pour sauce around the beef and roast at 180°C for 30 to 40 minutes depending on desired doneness.
  • Rest the meat under foil, thicken the sauce on the hob, and strain through a sieve.
  • Carve the beef into thick slices and serve with the strained sauce and parsley garnish.