Beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs

Beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs

Marinated beef fillet rolled in fresh herbs

Ingredients:

1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
1 tbs honey
1 tbs sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp grated ginger
2kg piece beef eye fillet (center cut)
1 tbs sunflower oil
1/3 cup (80ml) sweet chilli sauce
Red Basil to garnish (available at Gourmet)
1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped

Method:

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.
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. 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 red basil.