Valentine’s Beef En Croute

They say the best way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. Cook your loved one our mouth-watering recipe for Beef en Croute this Valentine’s Day!

Method

• Set your barbecue up for  roasting (in-direct method) at a high heat.
• Place the butter and olive oil into a frying pan and place on a medium heat. Sauté the shallots and chestnut mushrooms for 10 minutes, until tender.
• Drain the porcini mushrooms, finely chop and add to the frying pan.  Cook for a further 5 minutes, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Remove from the heat and stir through the parsley and sundried tomatoes.
• Sear the steak for 30 seconds, on each side.  Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
• Roll out the pastry to approximately  2 x 25cm squares.  Reserve the pastry trimmings for decoration.  Place the steaks in the middle and top with the mushroom mixture.
• Take all four corners to meet in the centre and pinch together to make a seal.  Brush with egg wash and decorate with the pastry trimming shaped into hearts.
• Add to a grill tray, lined with parchment.  Place onto the barbecue over an indirect heat and bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is cooked through and golden. Leave to rest for 5 minutes and serve.