Fillet Steak with Red Wine Reduction by Steven Dolby

(Serves 2)
INGREDIENTS
2 Top sirloin Fillet (6-7oz)
2 Stalks of celery
1 Medium carrot
1 Medium yellow onion
1 Clove garlic
1/2 Tsp dried rosemary
1/2 Tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 Cup red wine ( A Merlot is good)
1 1/2 Cup beef stock (good quality)
Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (small handful)
Salt & pepper (to taste)
Sugar (pinch)
1 Tbsp butter (unsalted at room temp)
Olive oil
CREAMY MASHED POTATO
Good floury potatoes (enough for 2 people)
1/4 Cup milk (approximately)
Unsalted butter (to taste)
Fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (to taste)
Salt & pepper (to taste)
ASPARAGUS
Asparagus (enough for 2 people)
Salt & pepper
Olive oil
MEAT TEMPS
RARE- 120-125
MED RARE -130-135
MED- 140-145
MED WELL- 150-155
WELL- 160+

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