Fillet with creamy brandy & blue cheese sauce

Brandy and blue cheese add a luxe touch to this quick-cooked steak dish making it perfect party fodder

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

1 medium beef fillet

60ml (¼ cup) olive oil

Salt and pepper

Sholegrain mustard

30ml (2 tbsp) butter

125g gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled

125ml (½ cup) cream

30ml (2 tbsp) brandy, heated

Freshly chopped parsley, to serve

Method:

1) Slice the fillet into 8 portions and brush each slice on both sides with half the oil. Season and spread with mustard on both sides.

2) Heat the remaining oil and butter in a heavy-based pan and fry the steaks for about 3-5 minutes per side (for medium rare). Set aside to rest.

3) Add the crumbled cheese and cream to the pan and stir until the cheese has melted. Add the warmed brandy and ignite. Once the flames cease, pour the sauce over the steaks and garnish with parsley.