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Tex-Mex Beef Rolls With Frère Jacques

Ingredients

  • 6 beef slices (inside round)
  • 1 piece (200 g ou 7 oz) of Frère Jacques, rind removed and sliced
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh spinach
  • 1 zucchini, cut in sticks
  • 1 red pepper, in thin straps
  • 1 yellow pepper, in thin straps
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp.) fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Place the beef slices between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and tenderize with a hammer. Season meat. Place slices of Frère Jacques, some spinach leaves and 2 sticks of yellow pepper, green pepper and zucchini. Add the cilantro. Form a roll and hold together with a toothpick.

Grill on the BBQ, sear at first on high, then cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Slice the beef rolls and place on a plate. Serve with grilled corn and Cajun sauce.

Cajun sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 box (795 ml or 28 oz) whole stewed tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
  • 5 ml (1 tsp.) coriander seeds, crushed
  • 5 ml (1 tsp.) cumin, crushed
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp.) brown sugar
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Zest and juice of a lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Place all the ingredients in a blender and purée. Pour the preparation into a saucepan and reduce by half, approximately 10 minutes. Serve as an accompaniment.

Suggestion

Try this recipe with a Swiss From Here for a more pronounced flavour.

 

Tex-Mex Beef Rolls With Frère Jacques

Portions 4 to 6 portions

Preparation time
20 minutes

Cooking time
15 minutes

Accompaniments

Fruity and medium-bodied SAQ

These medium-bodied wines have a more intense colour, a rich nose dominated by fruit aromas and present but subtle tannins.