Beef Fillet with Charred Peppers and Almond Sauce

Beef Fillet with Charred Peppers and Almond Sauce

A Gourmet Delight

Elevate your dining experience with our Beef Fillet with Charred Peppers and Almond Sauce. This dish combines tender beef fillet, perfectly charred peppers, and a zesty almond sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavours that will impress your guests. Ideal for a sophisticated dinner, this recipe showcases the rich taste of beef complemented by fresh herbs and a nutty, citrus-infused sauce.

Ingredients

Beef Fillet and Peppers:

  • 800g beef fillet, trimmed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Fresh thyme
  • 45 ml olive oil
  • 2 red peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
  • 1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into quarters

Almond Sauce:

  • 80 ml olive oil
  • 100 g almonds
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 15 ml honey
  • Zest of 1 small orange
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Salt and black pepper

For Serving:

  • Fresh wild rocket and baby salad leaves for plating
  • Fresh mint for serving
  • 30 g parmesan or pecorino cheese for shavings

Method

  1. Marinate the Beef:
    • Combine garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
    • Place the beef in a zip lock bag, add the marinade, and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Prepare the Almond Sauce:
    • Heat 30 ml olive oil in a frying pan, add almonds and some salt, stirring until golden-brown. Cool and roughly chop the nuts.
    • Mix in the lemon zest and juice, honey, orange zest, remaining olive oil, 2.5 ml salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Beef and Peppers:
    • Preheat the oven to 200°C and heat a griddle pan on medium heat.
    • Remove beef from the marinade and brown evenly on the griddle pan.
    • Transfer the beef to a roasting pan and roast for 15 minutes or until desired doneness. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
    • Brush pepper quarters with olive oil, season, and char on the griddle pan. Transfer to a roasting dish and roast for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve:
    • Slice the beef into 1 cm thick slices.
    • Arrange on a serving dish with wild rocket, baby salad leaves, and chargrilled peppers.
    • Add fresh mint and drizzle most of the almond sauce over the dish. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
    • Sprinkle parmesan shavings over the top.

Indulge in the exquisite flavours of this Beef Fillet with Charred Peppers and Almond Sauce, perfect for a memorable meal.

Olive Oil

Confectionary Almonds

Recipe by Christine Cappendale

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