Directions for: Basil Beef and Fingerlings with Olive Oil and Coarse Salt
Ingredients
2 lb(s) beef filet at room temperature
1 cup olive oil
1 Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 Juice of 2 lemons
Several fistfuls of basil leaves, chopped
Fleur de sel and pepper
2 lb(s) fingerling potatoes, scrubbed
Coarse salt, for the water
A generous dribble of olive oil (for the potatoes)
Fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper (for the potatoes)
Directions
1. for the beef: Heat the oven to 375F/180C. Roast the meat 15 minutes. Remove, and cool. Thinly slice with a sharp knife. Mix the oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil. Toss with the meat in a glass casserole. Season, and spread the mixture out, cover, and refrigerate all day or overnight, turning once or twice. Serve at room temperature.
2. for the potatoes: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Salt it, as you would for pasta. Add the potatoes, and cook until tender when you test them with a fork. Drain. Toss in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
3. for the plate: Plate some beef and potatoes side by side on a plate and enjoy!
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