Name: Flamed Roast Filet of Beef
Ingredients: 5-6 pound filet; Olive oil; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/3 cup cognac, heated; Chopped parsley

Ingredients

5-6 pound filet

Olive oil

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/3 cup cognac, heated

Chopped parsley

Preparation

Rub the filet well with oil and freshly ground pepper. Place on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in a 350°F. oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the meat thermometer registers 120°F.-125°F. (for rare). Brush with oil occasionally, if necessary. Salt the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes. Remove to a hot platter and blaze with the heated cognac. Sprinkle lavishly with chopped parsley.

TagsCognac Brandy Alcohol Beverages Beef Meat Parsley Herbs & Spices Main Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Roast Gourmet

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