Gratin of steak slices & mushrooms

3 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsMushrooms -- chopped fine
3Cloves garlic -- minced
Fine
6Shallots -- chopped fine
OR scallion bulbs
¼cupFresh parsley -- chopped
2tablespoonsFresh herbs -- chopped
Such as: thyme,savory, or
Tarragon -- or equvalent
Dried
¾cupFresh bread crumbs
Salt
Fresh ground pepper
¼cupOlive oil
8slicesFlank steak, broiled -- thin
Rare
2tablespoonsRed wine

Directions

Mix the mushrooms, garlic, shallots, parsley, and herbs with ½ cup bread crumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Rub the bottom of a shallow casserole with a little olive oil. Distribute half the mushroom-crumb mixture over the bottom in an even layer. Lay the steak slices in a single layer on top; season with salt and pepper and drizzle the wine over. Spread the remaining mushroom mixture over the beef slices, and top with the last of the bread crumbs. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top, and bake, uncovered in a preheated 375-degree oven for 25 minutes.

Recipe By : L.L.Bean Book of New England Cookery