FILET NAPOLEON

Steps:

• Season filet with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tblsp olive oil in saute pan.
• Sear filet on both sides approximately 2 minutes each.
• Finish in pre-heated 350 degree oven until desired doneness.
• In another pan, heat oil and saute sliced fennel until brown on all sides.
• Remove and reserve.
• Add mushrooms to pan and saute until soft.
• Add merlot and deglaze pan.
• Add demi-glace and heat to a boil.
• Turn off heat and swirl in butter.
• Adjust seasonings.
• place potato cake in center of plate.
• Slice filet into three portions.
• Layer one piece on potato cake.
• Top with with sliced, grilled tomato and fennel.
• Repeat steps and top with last piece of filet.
• Spear with rosemary sprig.
• Laddle sauce around edge of plate.