ROASTED SIRLOIN OF BEEF WITH SALSA VERDE

Roasted sirloin of beef with salsa verde image

For nice, neat slices, roast the beef the day before, cool, then chill before slicing. This makes it easier to carve

Provided by James Martin

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 ½kg sirloin of beef
1 tbsp olive oil
rocket and crusty bread, to serve
2 tbsp capers , rinsed, drained and chopped
2 tbsp gherkins , finely chopped
½ bunch spring onion , finely chopped
small bunch parsley , finely chopped
juice 2 lemons
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9. Rub the beef all over with the oil and season with some salt and lots of black pepper. Transfer to a roasting tray and cook for 20 mins, then turn the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and roast for a further 10-15 mins per 450g for medium-rare, 15-20 mins per 450g for medium, 20-25 mins for medium-well and 25-30 mins for well done. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
To make the salsa verde, mix all the ingredients with some salt and pepper. Thinly slice the beef and arrange on a serving platter, drizzle with the salsa verde and rocket leaves and eat with the crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 0.41 milligram of sodium