Beef And Tomato Stacks - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes
    3-5 tbsp olive oil
    2 None onions, finely chopped
    1 clove garlic, finely chopped
    3 None anchovies, drained, chopped
    1 tbsp capers
    1/2 tbsp tomato paste
    4 None tomatoes, blanched, peeled, flesh chopped
    1 pinch cayenne powder
    1 tbsp lemon juice
    3 sprigs fresh basil, leaves chopped
    3 1/2 tbsp butter
    21 oz baby spinach
    1 1/4 cups bechamel sauce
    2 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 16 thin pieces
    None None Parmesan shavings, to serve
    None None pasta, to serve (optional)
Preparation
    Cook sun-dried tomatoes in simmering water for 10 mins. Drain and chop. Set aside.
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Add 1/2 the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 mins. Add anchovies, capers and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add chopped tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Add cayenne, lemon juice and basil. Heat for 1-2 mins. Season. Keep warm.
    Meanwhile, heat butter in a saucepan. Add remaining onion and spinach. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins. Add bechamel and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, let cool slightly then puree. Keep warm.
    Heat remaining oil. Working in batches, cook steak for 2-3 mins per side. Divide creamed spinach between 4 serving plates. Stack meat and tomato sauce together over spinach. Top with Parmesan shavings. Serve with pasta, if desired.

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