Beef fillet, aubergine, tomato and haloumi stack is an elegant and unusual main that’s full of flavour. Both the construction and the classic flavours make it perfect for entertaining. Your guests are sure to be impressed!
Beef fillet, aubergine, tomato and haloumi stack
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines, sliced into 8 rounds
- 4 tomatoes, sliced into 8 rounds
- 2,5ml (½ tsp) olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 x 150g beef fillet portions
- 100g haloumi, sliced into 12 strips
- 45ml (3 tbsp) cake flour
- 60ml (¼ cup) ready-made basil pesto
- baby leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Brush the aubergine and tomato slices with a little of the oil. Heat a griddle pan to smoking hot and char-grill the aubergine and tomato in batches for about 2 minutes on each side. Season and set aside to keep warm.
In the same pan, grill the fillet portions for 2 minutes on each side (for medium-rare). Remove from the heat and leave to rest in a warm spot for about 5 minutes.
Dust the haloumi in the flour and gently pan-fry in the remaining oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
To serve, place a portion of fillet on each plate. Top with tomato, aubergine, and haloumi. Spoon over the pesto and garnish with baby leaves.
Notes
To drink: Bilton Merlot 2006, wellrounded with spice and ripe berries.
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