Sufra Dayma: Beef Fillet with a Special Sauce

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

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Serves 10-12

Ingredients:

2 - 2 1/2 kg whole top blade beef fillet (trimmed, all fat removed)

1/2 cup shallots (chopped)

5 cloves garlic (chopped)

4 or 5 anchovy fillets

2 tsp capers (drained)

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

4 cups parsley leaves

1 tsp black pepper

Olive oil (extra virgin)

Method:

Preheat oven to 220 degrees. Smear meat slightly with olive oil, very little salt and some ground black pepper. Place in a baking tray or dish, covered, and oven roast for 45 minutes. In the meantime, process all remaining ingredients in a food processor, whilst adding a very thin stream of olive oil, combining all ingredients, until a creamy sauce is formed. Remove meat from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes, then slice (thickness as desired). Serve with sauce aside and sautéed vegetables.