Jersey Royals and sirloin of beef with chilli rub and balsamic salad
12 April 2012
The sweet and fiery accompaniment of chilli-rubbed beef and balsamic salad will transform this seasonal delicacy into a tasty lunch or supper.
Marinating time
12-24 hours
Jersey Royals and sirloin of beef with chilli rub and balsamic salad
Jersey Royals and sirloin of beef with chilli rub and balsamic salad
Ingredients
- 1kg of trimmed sirloin of beef
- 500g Jersey Royals
For the chilli rub:
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp dry chilli (crushed)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp Schezuan pepper
- 100 ml olive oil
For the salad:
- 3 handful rocket leaves
- 50g parmesan shavings
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Method
Chilli rub
- Combine all the ingredients together and rub onto the sirloin of beef in the rub
- Marinade for 12-24 hours
Cooking
- Preheat a griddle pan or barbeque over a moderate heat, brush off the excess marinade
- Place the meat on the griddle pan and keep turning until it has a good colour. Seal it for eight minutes then place it in a preheated oven at 180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4 for 10-15 minutes depending on cooking preference
- Wash the Jersey Royals, place them in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a little salt, bring them to the boil and simmer until they are just cooked (about 20 minutes)
- Slice the beef
- Mix all the salad ingredients together and serve with the Jersey Royals and sliced beef
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