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JC Kruger Game Fillet/Sirloin Steak

Yields1 ServingPrep Time2 hrsCook Time30 minsTotal Time2 hrs 30 mins

A tender game fillet or sirloin steak stuffed with blue cheese and port-stewed mushrooms, wrapped in crispy bacon and braaied to perfection.

 250 g Mushroomsshredded
 30 ml Port or Red Muscadel wine
 500 g Game Fillet or Sirloin
 10 ml Portuguese Olive Oil
 5 g Braai Salt
 5 g Spicesof your choice
 10 ml Worcester Sauce
 Blue Cheesecut into strips or small blocks
 Streaky Baconfor wrapping
1

Marinate the game fillet or sirloin in Worcester sauce for 120 minutes.

2

Cook the shredded mushrooms in Port or Red Muscadel until done.

3

Cut the blue cheese into strips or small blocks.

4

Cut the game fillet open along the long side, slicing halfway through without cutting all the way.

5

Place the blue cheese inside the opened fillet.

6

Pour the cooked mushrooms with some of the Port or Red Muscadel sauce over the blue cheese.

7

Add braai salt and spices of your choice, to taste.

8

Fold streaky bacon thoroughly around the fillet, making sure it is well covered.

9

Braai over a mild fire, turning regularly.

10

Increase the heat towards the end to brown the fillet and crisp up the bacon.

11

Serve and enjoy.