Spiced fillet of beef

Spiced fillet of beef

The spicy coating gives this beef a wonderful texture and satisfying flavour.

By , 21 September 2015

(3 votes)

Spiced fillet of beef

  • 45 Mins

  • Serves: 6

Nutritional Info
Each 181g serving contains

  • Energy

    1474KJ

    352KCAL

    18%

  • Fat

    20.1g

    med

    29%

  • Saturates

    6.7g

    high

    34%

  • Sugars

    3.7g

    low

    4%

  • Salt

    0.6g

    med

    10%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g: 814kJ/194kcal.
Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns (or mixed peppercorns), finely ground
  • 4 tsp caster sugar
  • 4 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 900g beef fillet
  • 3 tbsp Asda Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Roast parsnips, to serve
  • Asda Extra Special Dauphinoise Potatoes, to serve
Method

  • Pre-heat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.

  • Mix the peppercorns and caster sugar together and sprinkle this mixture over a chopping board.

  • Spread the mustard all over the beef and the roll the fillet in the pepper and sugar, coating it thoroughly.

  • Heat a large non-stick, ovenproof frying pan until very hot. Add the fillet of beef and sear for about 3 minutes, turning regularly until the meat is golden brown all over.

  • Place the pan in the oven for 20-25 minutes, then remove the beef from the oven and allow to rest.