ROAST SIRLION WITH CREAMED HORSERADISH
This dish makes an impressive Sunday Lunch option and is delicious for next day sandwiches. For this recipe you will need a roasting tray that can go on the hob.
Ingredients
For the Beef
For the creamed horseradish
- 4 tbsp horseradish root, grated
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch caster sugar
- 150ml/5fl oz double cream
Instructions
- For the roast beef, heat the oilin a roasting tin on the hob. Seal the sirloin all over including the ends. Set aside in the roasting tin.
- Preheat the oven to 220C/200CFan/Gas 7. Meanwhile mix together the mustard, salt and pepper and rub all over the sirloin. Pour a little water into the roasting tray (just enough to cover the bottom).
- Place the beef in the oven for30 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 160C/140C Fan/Gas 3 and continue to roast for a further 20–40 minutes, depending on how rare you like your beef. (For rare, roast for 20 minutes per kilo or 9 minutes per lb; for medium, 30 minutes per kilo or 14 minutes per lb; for well-done, 40 minutes per kilo or 18 minutes per lb.)
- To test that the beef is ready, use a meat thermometer. Remove the joint from the oven and set aside to rest for 15 minutes.
- To make the creamed horseradish, mix all the ingredients together to a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Carve the beef and serve with the horseradish on the side. Serves 6 – 8 people.