Stuffed Bresaola

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef tenderloin
• 1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp fennel seeds, ground
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp lard
• 2 slices prosciutto
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp parsley, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp mint, minced
• 1 tsp thyme, minced

Directions:

1. Cut the beef loin into slices roughly the size of your hand. Flatten with a meat mallet and drizzle with the vinegar.
2. Sprinkle with the ground fennel, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Stack the pieces and let marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours.
3. Now rub the meat pieces with the lard and prosciutto*. In a small bowl, mix the garlic and egg yolks with the cheese, parsley, mint and thyme. Add a little more pepper to taste.
4. Spread this mixture over the beef slices and roll up. Place on a skewer with a piece of bacon and a sage leaf between each roll.
5. Pan cook until medium-rare.