Jose Lampreia's Poached Beef Recipe

• 2 x carrots (about 5 ounce, 142 g) peeled, halved lengthwise and quartered
• 1 x turnip (4 ounce, 113.5 g) peeled and cut into 8 wedges
• 2 x leeks (each 4 ounce, 113.5 g) cleaned, dark green removed, halved lengthwise and quartered
• 1 x rib celery (2 ounce, 56 g) peeled, halved lengthwise and quartered Bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, parsley stems from 1 bunch of parsley and 1/2 t dry thyme)
• 2 1/2 c. (590 ml) "rich beef broth" (recipe in book) or possibly water
• 1 1/2 lb (1.6 kg) filet of beef, cut into 4 equal tournedos and tied with string
• 3 clv garlic, smashed and peeled

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