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Fillet steak with Stilton and cranberries

Average rating: 3
3 out of 5 star rating (13 ratings)

Fillet steak is the perfect treat for a romantic meal or dinner party. Fill yours with Stilton cheese and cranberries for an extra luxurious taste

  • Serves: 2

  • Prep time: 15 mins

  • Cooking time: 4 -5 mins

    (each side for medium)
  • Total time: 25 mins

  • Skill level: Easy peasy

  • Costs: Cheap as chips

Fillet steak with Stilton and cranberries
  • Romantic
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Ingredients

Cooking steak guide:
Rare: 3-4 minutes on each side
Medium: 4-5 minutes on each side
Well done: 6-7 minutes on each side

  • 2 lean fillet steaks
  • 50g/2oz blue cheese, e.g. Stilton, crumbled
  • 5ml/1tsp dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped chives
  • Salt
  • 5ml/1tsp black peppercorns, crushed
  • 30ml/2tbsp oil

Method

  1. In a small bowl, mix the cheese, cranberries and chives together.
  2. Place the steaks on a chopping board and slice in half horizontally. Spread two steak halves with the cheese mixture and top with the remaining steak halves.
  3. Secure the steaks with butcher’s string or cocktail sticks. Season with salt and roll in the crushed pepper.
  4. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and cook the steaks according to your preference. Transfer to a warm plate and rest for a few minutes.
  5. Remove the string or cocktail sticks from the steaks before serving with any pan juices. Serve with sides of your choice.

Nutritional information

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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