Special Occasions Recipes - Rare Roast Beef and Tomatoes with Mustard Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 8

• 1.25 kg/2 1/2 lb beef fillet

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, sliced

• 2 red onions, sliced

• 16 small tomatoes

• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard

• 2 tablespoons clear honey

• sea salt and pepper

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Method:

1. Heat a griddle pan or nonstick frying pan. Season the beef fillet, rubbing in the seasoning.

2. Place the fillet on the griddle or pan and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning frequently, until charred on all sides.

3. Transfer to a lightly oiled roasting tin and cook in a preheated oven, 220°C (425°F), Gas Mark 7, for 10-15 minutes for rare and 20-25 minutes for medium. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

4. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper and warm through for 3 minutes. Stir in the coriander.

5. Warm the two mustards in a small saucepan with the honey. Stir until blended.

6. Slice the beef and serve on a bed of the tomato mixture, with the mustard sauce drizzled over the top.

Note: This is a lavish but delicious meal, perfect for serving at a supper party.