This is a very easy recipe to put together with restaurant quality results. I know beef fillet is very expensive cut of meat and especially with today’s food prices. If you are wanting to prepare something a little more special, this is a great recipe you can enjoy at home paying a fraction of the cost it would be dinning out. The sauce is delicious and goes with so many different kinds of meat and fish so feel free to play around with it. If you would like to read other reviews of this recipe please click here.

Ingredients

500g Fillet of beef, trimmed of all visible fat and sinew
4 Tablespoons coarse grain mustard
4 Teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed
4 Teaspoons black mustard seeds, crushed (I use brown if that’s what’s in the cupboard)
4 Teaspoons vegetable oil

Salsa Verde

1 Bunch flat leaf parsley
2 Teaspoons capers, drained
1 Clove garlic, crushed
2 Anchovies, drained
20ml Lemon juice
2 Slices bread, crusts trimmed
60ml Olive oil

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 190C degrees.

2. Spread the meat with the mustard, then roll in the pepper and mustard seeds.

3. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and add the beef, turning to brown on all sides.

4. Place the beef in a baking dish, and cook for 25-35 minutes or until cooked to your liking.

SALSA VERDE

1. Place the parsley, capers, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice and bread in a food processor or blender and work until finely chopped.

2. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and continue processing to make a thick paste.

To serve: Slice the beef and serve with Salsa Verde.

All photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.