ITALIAN STUFFED FILET MIGNON

Ingredients:

• 2 slices filet mignon, 3/4 inch thick
• 2 slices ham
• 2 slices Mozzarella or Fontina cheese
• 1/2 hard-boiled egg
• 2 cloves garlic
• Parsley
• Hot pepper

Quick Italian Tomato Sauce:

• 1 chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 grated carrot
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 28 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions:

1. Pound filet mignon slices to 1/4 inch thick.
2. Place ham, cheese, 1/4 hard-boiled egg, parsley, and a pinch of hot pepper on each slice.
3. Roll up, secure with toothpicks, and sauté in olive oil with mashed garlic for 2 minutes per side. Drain.
4. Pour quick Italian tomato sauce over the rolls. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Quick Italian Tomato Sauce:
6. Sauté onion in hot oil until tender. Add garlic, carrots, and parsley; cook for 3 minutes.
7. Stir in tomato sauce, basil, and beef broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.