Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)

BEEF, ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO ROLL-UPS

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Preparatio­n time 10 mins Cooking time 15 mins Serves 4

400g beef fillet

8 thin slices prosciutto

2 sprigs rosemary leaves, chopped 16 basil leaves, plus extra, to serve 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup mixed pitted olives, quartered 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp capers, chopped

1/4 cup sweet white wine

Juice of 1 lemon

Pesto, toasted pine nuts, chargrille­d

ciabatta and lemon wedges, to serve

STEP 1 Freeze beef until firm, but not yet frozen. Use a sharp knife to cut thin pieces of beef, at least 4 per person. Put prosciutto slices on a chopping board and top each with rosemary, then 2 beef slices. Arrange basil leaves on beef.

STEP 2 Halve asparagus lengthways, then put 3 halves onto each beef stack. Roll up tightly, then secure with kitchen string.

STEP 3 Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium, then fry rolls until browned on all sides. Add olives, garlic and capers, then cook for 5 minutes. Pour in wine and lemon juice. Simmer until just beginning to caramelise. Serve with pesto, pine nuts, ciabatta and lemon.

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