Name: Beef involtini with prosciutto and parmesan
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large pieces beef schnitzel, tenderised; 2 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; freshly ground black pepper; 12-16 fresh basil leaves (or 2 tbsp dried basil); 8 slices prosciutto (can use bacon); 75 gram shaved parmesan; toothpicks or twine; 3 tablespoon plain flour, for dredging; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 6 fresh sage leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup brandy; 1/2 cup cream; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Beef involtini with prosciutto and parmesan

Nici Wickes' recipe for beef involtini hits the palate in all the right places – it’s herbaceous, sharp, meaty and salty. Try the brandy crème sauce over a tomato-based sauce – it's richer, better, and more yum!

Serves 4

Cook

15M

Ingredients

4 large pieces beef schnitzel, tenderised

2 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

freshly ground black pepper

12-16 fresh basil leaves (or 2 tbsp dried basil)

8 slices prosciutto (can use bacon)

75 gram shaved parmesan

toothpicks or twine

3 tablespoon plain flour, for dredging

2 tablespoon olive oil

6 fresh sage leaves

2 bay leaves

2 clove garlic, minced

1/2 cup brandy

1/2 cup cream

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Method

1.Lay each piece of tenderised beef out flat and sprinkle them with a quarter of the thyme and a decent grind of pepper. Top each with two basil leaves, a slice of prosciutto and quarter of the parmesan cheese.

2.Roll them up tightly and secure each with a toothpick or tie with twine.

3.Dredge the beef rolls in flour, shaking off any excess.

4.Heat the oil in a large pan to medium-high heat. Brown the rolls on all sides then transfer to a plate.

5.Add the sage leaves, bay leaves, and garlic to the pan. Cook until the garlic begins to brown, about 1 minute.

6.Add the brandy and simmer for 1 minute, then add the cream. Return the rolls to the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens and the meat is cooked through to medium rare – about 4-6 minutes. Remove the toothpicks or twine and slice each roll into three rounds.