Beef Eye Fillet with Lentils and Crispy Sprouts Recipe

How to make Beef Eye Fillet with Lentils and Crispy Sprouts

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (or 180°C fan-forced).
  2. Toss the brussels sprouts with half of the olive oil and place on a baking tray. Season well and bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy at the edges. Cover with foil and set aside.
  3. Place a frying pan over a high heat. Rub the steaks with a little olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Place in the pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until nicely coloured.
  4. Transfer the steaks to a baking tray and bake until cooked to your liking. Once ready, set aside to allow it to rest.
  5. Meanwhile, place the remaining oil into the frying pan and set over a medium heat. Add the onion and rosemary and cook for 3 minutes or until the onion softens. Add the drained lentils and balsamic vinegar and stir unti warmed through.
  6. Gently stir in the parsley and season well with salt and pepper.
  7. To serve, slice the rested steaks. Divide the warm lentils between 4 plates and dot with the fetta. Add the brussels sprouts and sliced steak and serve.

Tip: You can substitute eye fillet steaks with rump, porterhouse or scotch fillet.

Optional: You can substitute the lentils with other tinned pulses, such as chick peas or mixed beans.