Phyllo-Wrapped Lamb Log with Tuna and Tomato
| Preparation: | 20 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 45 min |
| Total: | 1 h 5 min |
servings
| Category: | Meats and substitutes |
| Subcategory: | Lamb |
| Source: | Metro |
Recipe ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil*
- 1 boneless rack of Quebec lamb
- ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine
- ½ cup (125 mL) diced mixed carrots, celery and onions
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 1 cup (250 mL) reconstituted beef broth*
- 2 Italian tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 small tins of tuna*
- ¼ cup (60 mL) chopped onion
- 4 to 6 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 sheets of phyllo dough
- Sufficient quantity, olive oil*
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
In a frying pan, heat 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) of the olive oil and sear the lamb for 3 to 5 minutes.
Remove the lamb from the pan; set aside. Deglaze with the wine. Let simmer for 1 minute.
Add the mixed vegetables, garlic, bay leaf and half the thyme.
Moisten with the broth. Let simmer over low heat. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, tuna, onion, mint and remaining thyme. Season.
Lay out a sheet of phyllo on a clean work surface.
Baste the sheet with a little olive oil and layer the second sheet on top. Repeat twice more.
Place the rack of lamb in the centre of the sheets.
Cover the lamb with the tuna mixture.
Roll the phyllo around the lamb-tuna, being careful to enclose it well.
Place the log on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for 25 to 35 minutes.
Cut into 8 slices and serve with the cooking juices.
Suggestion
Adding lamb bones to the broth will enhance the flavour. When using phyllo dough, remove the sheets from the package and cover immediately with a dampened kitchen towel.
Accompaniment: zucchini and lima beans with garlic.
Medium-bodied red wine.
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
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