

Pineapple Glazed Beef
Fruity twist on roast beef topside or sirloin joint with crushed pineapple, Chinese 5 spice, soy and chilli.

prep time
5 mins

cook time
1 hour

serves
8 people
To Cook Rare: 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes
To Cook Medium: 25 minutes per 450g plus 25 minutes
To Cook Well Done: 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1.25-1.3kg lean beef topside or silverside joint
- ½ x 425g can crushed pineapples in natural fruit juice
- 2 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice powder
- 4 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180-190°C, 160-170°C Fan, Gas Mark 4-5.
- Place the joint on a chopping board, and make a few incisions all over the joint. Season well and transfer to a large shallow dish. In a small bowl mix together the remaining ingredients. Transfer half the marinade mixture into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until required. Brush the remaining mixture over the joint. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Brush any marinade off the surface of the joint and reserve any marinade mixture from the marinade dish. Place on a metal rack in a large non-stick roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any beef juices. Cover the joint with foil, if browning too quickly.
- 20 minutes before the end of cooking brush the joint with the remaining marinade from the dish and return to the oven uncovered.
- Serve with joint with Chinese stir-fried vegetables, egg noodles and the remaining fresh marinade from the fridge.