Piri Piri Beef Mini Roast Recipe – A Perfect Mid-Week Meal Recipe
This Piri Piri Beef Mini Roast is a flavorful and easy mid-week meal perfect for roasting enthusiasts. Featuring a lean beef mini roasting joint coated in a spicy honey glaze, this dish offers a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. The beef is roasted to perfection with a crispy exterior and tender interior, ideal for serving alongside vegetable rice and a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Portuguese-inspired
Ingredients
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Beef Roast
- 450 g lean beef mini roasting joint (mini topside roasting roast)
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
Glaze
- 2 tbsp runny honey
- 1 tbsp red wine or sherry vinegar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp chilli sauce
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tsp ground paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the runny honey, red wine (or sherry vinegar), vegetable oil, chilli sauce, dried mixed herbs, and ground paprika. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to Gas mark 5, 190°C (375°F). This temperature ensures even roasting and a nicely caramelized glaze.
- Prepare the Beef Joint: Place the beef mini roasting joint on a chopping board and make several slashes over its surface. This allows the glaze to penetrate better and enhances the overall flavor.
- Season and Glaze: Season the beef joint with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush the prepared glaze evenly over the entire surface of the joint, ensuring maximum coverage.
- Roast the Beef: Transfer the beef joint to a roasting rack within a medium non-stick roasting tin. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 40-50 minutes to achieve medium doneness. If the glaze starts to brown too quickly, cover the meat loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a warm plate. Cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, or up to 20 minutes if time allows. Resting helps retain the juices and improves tenderness.
- Serve: Slice the rested beef roast thinly. Serve with any pan juices alongside vegetable rice and a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Resting the roast is crucial to maintain juiciness and tenderness.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar with sherry vinegar for a slightly different tang.
- Adjust the amount of chili sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- If the glaze starts to char, covering the roast with foil will prevent burning while continuing to cook the beef.
- Serve with your choice of sides like vegetable rice or salad to keep the meal balanced.
Keywords: Piri Piri Beef Roast, Mini Roast, Spicy Beef Recipe, Mid-week Dinner, Roasted Beef
