Koast Fillet of Beef, with Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 fillet of beef
• fat from the trimmed fillet
• 1 pint of water
• coarse sea salt to taste

Directions

The book says “a hot oven”. The 400°F (200°C) in the steps is the modern equivalent, not the book's own figure.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Trim the fat from the top side of the fillet, leaving a thin layer.

3. Heat a pan and add the fillet and trimmed fat.

4. Pour in 1 pint of water and add a little coarse sea salt.

5. Let the meat stew and bake in the pan until the water is nearly gone, about 1 hour.

6. Increase the oven temperature and roast the fillet for 30 to 45 minutes until medium rare.

7. Avoid piercing the meat; roll it over in the pan using a broad fork and spoon to keep it shiny.