Fillet of beef with foraged mushrooms

Sure, steak with chips and a watercress salad is great – but this version, with Marmite-infused mushrooms and a cheesy foam, from Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell, might just get you ditching your usual peppercorn sauce.

Sound tempting? Give it a go yourself…

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Nutrition Facts

Fillet of beef with foraged mushrooms

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562 Calories from Fat 441

% Daily Value*

Fat 49g75%

Saturated Fat 29g181%

Cholesterol 177mg59%

Sodium 450mg20%

Potassium 550mg16%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 1478IU30%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 323mg32%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Fillet of beef with foraged mushrooms

This dish is rustic and straightforward – and utterly delicious

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: British

Servings: 4

Calories: 562kcal

Author: Glynn Purnell

Equipment

• Saucepan

Ingredients

• 1 hanger steak (about 500g-600g)
• 300 g mixed mushrooms chopped (foraged, or supermarket ones of your choice)
• knob of butter
• a handful of parsley chopped
• 1 tbsp Marmite
• 300 ml double cream
• 150 g Montgomery cheddar
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• salt
• black pepper

Method

• Season the meat before searing for three to four minutes on each side over a mid-to-high heat – aim for a dark brown crust on the outside, with the meat still pink in the middle. Set aside to rest for around eight to 10 minutes.
• Throw the butter, followed by the chopped mushrooms, into the same pan you cooked the beef in, sauteeing until soft.
• Add the Marmite to the mushrooms, stirring through until thoroughly mixed in – a tablespoon of water can loosen the sauce if necessary. Just before they’re ready, ad your chopped parsley and stir through.
• Make the cheddar foam by heating the cream in a small pan over a medium heat, stir in the cheddar and mustard, season and whisk until smooth and frothy. Serve over the mushrooms, alongside the beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1478IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 2mg

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