Pan-Roasted Beef Filet in Coffee and Molasses Shellac

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   To make the grits bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the grits.

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   Decrease the heat and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently.

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   Stir in the milk, grated cheddar cheese, cooked bacon and pureed chipotle chile.

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   Season to taste and set aside in a warm place.

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   To prepare the shellac, add the double espresso and the molasses to the glace de viande.

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   Stir the ingredients together and set the shellac aside in a warm place.

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   Season the beef fillets with salt and pepper.

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   Then sear them in hot corn oil in a heavy skillet for 3 minutes over moderately high heat.

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   Turn the fillets over and sear for 2 more minutes, then place the skillet with the fillets in a 400 degree oven for 7 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven, brush with half the shellac and allow to cool to room temperature.

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    In a hot, heavy skillet saute the white onion, garlic and spinach leaves in the butter until the spinach is just wilted, then season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    For each serving, spoon a mound of the grits onto the center of a plate and top with the sauted spinach.

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    Cut each beef fillet from the top to bottom at an angle.

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    Place half a fillet, with the cut side facing the front of the plate on the spinach leaves and grits.

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    Place the other half of the fillet on the plate so that it's facing the front of the plate, leaning against the grits and the other half of the fillet.

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    Drizzle the shellac around the perimeter of the plate and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.