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Roast Fillet & Black Pepper Gravy
This Seared Roast Fillet with Pepper Gravy is a classic, flavour-packed dish that elevates any meal. Juicy, tender beef fillet is seasoned, seared, and slow-roasted to perfection, then served with a rich and aromatic IMANA Black Instant Sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a celebratory dinner, this dish combines elegance, comfort, and robust flavours that are sure to impress your guests.
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour
Product:
Imana Black Pepper Instant Sauce
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1-1.25kg beef fillet
1/2 tsp salt
0.5 tsp crushed black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 tbsp butter, softened
1 x IMANA Black Pepper Sauce sachet
DAY 09
METHOD
Roast Fillet:
The day before cooking, remove the beef fillet from its packaging, pat it dry with paper towel, and season all over with salt and pepper. If the tenderloin has any loose sections, tie them with kitchen twine at 2 - 3 cm intervals to secure the shape.
Leave the fillet uncovered in the fridge overnight. This allows for dry brining, which adds extra flavour to your fillet, and it will also help the fillet cook more evenly.
Remove the fillet from the fridge one hour before cooking.
Add oil to a skillet and sear fillet on high heat, rolling it as you sear to ensure it browns evenly on all sides.
Return the fillet to the fridge briefly to cool.
Preheat the oven to 160°C.
Rub the softened butter over the top and sides of the fillet, leaving the underside uncoated.
Transfer the fillet to the skillet or a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes.
Baste the fillet with the rest of the butter and continue to slow roast for 40 minutes, until medium-rare to medium.
Remove from the oven and allow to rest. Reserve the pan juices by pouring them into…
