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Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs

Name: Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs
Prep time: 250 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 2kg piece beef eye fillet (centre cut), trimmed of all sinew; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1/3 cup (80ml) sweet chilli sauce; Shiso cress or other Asian baby herbs, to garnish (optional); 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

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Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs

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After a new take on roast? This beef fillet is a real crowd-pleaser!

1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2kg piece beef eye fillet (centre cut), trimmed of all sinew
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1/3 cup (80ml) sweet chilli sauce
Shiso cress or other Asian baby herbs, to garnish (optional)
1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

Method

1.

Combine soy, honey, sesame, garlic and ginger in a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 4 hours, turning occasionally.
2.

Preheat oven to 190°C. Remove beef from dish, discarding marinade, and pat dry with paper towel. Heat sunfl ower oil in a large roasting pan over mediumhigh heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare (or until cooked to your liking). Set aside to cool.
3.

Just before serving, spread chopped herbs on a large sheet of baking paper. Brush beef with sweet chilli and roll in herbs, pressing to coat. Serve thickly sliced, and garnish with shiso if desired.