jamanda
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 Posted: Sat May 23, 09 8:51 am Post subject: Festive Roast Beef with Ginger & Five-Spice Butter |
 
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Ingredients
- 1.3kg-1.8kg/3-4lb lean rib of beef or sirloin joint
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- Five-spice butter:
- 50g/2oz unsalted butter, softened
- 10ml/2tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- Marinade:
- 30ml/2tbsp fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 5ml/1tsp dried chilli flakes
- 60ml/4tbsp freshly chopped chives
- 30ml/2tbsp sherry vinegar
Recipe
- Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F.
- Prepare the five-spice butter; in a small bowl mix together the butter and the five-spice powder. Set aside until required.
- Place the joint on a chopping board and lightly score the surface of the beef. Transfer to a large shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Mix the marinade ingredients together and rub the mixture all over the joint. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the joint from the refrigerator, shake off any remaining marinade and discard. Smear the surface of the beef with the five-spice butter.
- Place on a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any meat juices.
- Serve the beef with stuffing balls, gravy, crispy roasted vegetables and Brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta and sage.
Comments
Preparation time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
Cooking time:
Rare: 20 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 20 minutes
Medium: 25 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 25 minutes
Well done: 30 minutes per 450g/1lb plus 30 minutes |
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