Tex-Mex Beef Rolls With Frère Jacques
Ingredients
- 6 beef slices (inside round)
- 1 piece (200 g ou 7 oz) of Frère Jacques, rind removed and sliced
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh spinach
- 1 zucchini, cut in sticks
- 1 red pepper, in thin straps
- 1 yellow pepper, in thin straps
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Place the beef slices between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and tenderize with a hammer. Season meat. Place slices of Frère Jacques, some spinach leaves and 2 sticks of yellow pepper, green pepper and zucchini. Add the cilantro. Form a roll and hold together with a toothpick.
Grill on the BBQ, sear at first on high, then cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Slice the beef rolls and place on a plate. Serve with grilled corn and Cajun sauce.
Cajun sauce
Ingredients
- 1 box (795 ml or 28 oz) whole stewed tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) coriander seeds, crushed
- 5 ml (1 tsp.) cumin, crushed
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) brown sugar
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh cilantro, chopped
- Zest and juice of a lemon
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a blender and purée. Pour the preparation into a saucepan and reduce by half, approximately 10 minutes. Serve as an accompaniment.
Suggestion
Try this recipe with a Swiss From Here for a more pronounced flavour.
Portions 4 to 6 portions
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes
Accompaniments
These medium-bodied wines have a more intense colour, a rich nose dominated by fruit aromas and present but subtle tannins.
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