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'Blind finches' in beer gravy




Source of Recipe


Hairy Bikers


List of Ingredients




For the filling
250g/9oz minced pork
1 free-range egg yolk
1 tsp dried sage
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh curly parsley
1 heaped tsp Dijon mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the steak
4 thin slices boiled ham
4 x 85g/3oz sirloin steaks, flattened with a meat mallet or rolling pin
25g/1oz butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
12 shallots, quartered
salt and freshly ground black pepper
150ml/5fl oz good quality Belgian beer or ale
For the beurre manié (to thicken)
50g/2oz butter
2 tsp flour

Recipe



1. For the filling, place all the filling ingredients into a large bowl and mix together.
2. For the steak, place a slice of ham on top of each piece of flattened steak and top with a quarter of the filling.
3. Fold the steak over the filling and tuck the ends in to make a parcel. Tie with cooking string to help keep in shape.
4. Heat the butter and the oil until hot, but not smoking, in a large frying pan.
5. Add the meat parcels and cook for about ten minutes, until browned all over.
6. Remove the meat from the pan and add the shallots. Cook for about five minutes, until brown.
7. Return the meat to the pan, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the beer. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer for ten minutes. Turn the meat over and simmer for another 8-10 minutes. Place the meat parcels onto a warm plate and set aside.
7. For the beurre manié, blend the butter and the flour with a fork, then gradually whisk the beurre manié into the gravy to thicken it. Add more beer if the gravy is too thick.
8. Pour the gravy over the meat and serve.

Serves 4