Sweet spiced roast beef

Ingredients


  • 1 lightly packed cup (160g) brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups (165g) sea salt
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • Grated zest of 2 lemons
  • 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, sliced
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1kg piece beef eye fillet (centre cut), trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Good-quality chutney, to serve

Description

1.Combine all ingredients, except beef and olive oil, in a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover and chill for at least 12 hours, turning the beef in the marinade 2-3 times.
2.Bring the beef to room temperature and preheat the oven to 200°C.
3.Rinse beef under cold water and pat dry. Heat oil in an ovenproof frypan over medium-high heat. Brown the beef for 2-3 minutes on all sides, then transfer to oven for 15 minutes for rare, or until cooked to your liking. Rest beef for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with chutney.