Lemon Basil Beef Roulade

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

Wash and pat dry both lemons. Zest & juice one. Set aside.

Step 3

Wash and dry the fresh basil.

Step 4

Halve each piece of the thin-cut beef. Season both sides with salt & pepper.

Step 5

Lay a ham slice on top of a beef slice. Add 3 basil leaves. Sprinkle lemon zest on top.

Step 6

Roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat.

Step 7

Slice the other lemon crosswise into thin rings.

Step 8

Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a large skillet over med-heat.

Step 9

Fry lemon slices on both sides for about 5 minutes & tranfer to the baking sheet.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 11

Add rolls to the pan. Braise, turning the rolls to brown evenly on all sides.

Step 12

Remove the toothpicks to turn the rolls with a wooden spoon. Reinsert and cook them on the other side.

Step 13

Tranfer to the baking sheet, laying them on top of the lemon slices.

Step 14

Bake for 15 minutes.

Step 15

Peel and slice the onions into thin rings.

Step 16

Add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil to the pan and heat. Add the onion rings and cook until transparent.

Step 17

Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.

Step 18

Add the port wine, lemon juice, and beef stock into the skillet.

Step 19

Bring everything to a boil.

Step 20

Remove the rolls from the oven. Transfer to a platter arranging the beef rolls on top of the lemon slices. Cover with aluminum foil and store in a warm place.

Step 21

Turn the heat down and whisk in the tablespoon of flour. When the sauce thickens, strain it and return it to the pan.

Step 22

Stir the onions back into the sauce and remove from heat.

Step 23

Uncover the serving platter with the beef rolls and lemon and spoon the sauce over the top.

Step 24

Garnish with small basil leaves, if desired, and serve.