No frills beef fillet
More is not necessarily better – a 1,5 kg fillet is just right for four people.
Fillet is amiracle cut: tender but tasty, with barely any sinews. And if you braai it quickly on the coals, it’s ameal fit for a king.
You need (for four people):
- a beef fillet of modest proportions (about 1,5 kg)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- a mixture of three equal parts olive oil, soya sauce and white grape vinegar
Here’s how
- Get the braai fire going. If you’re using your Weber, spread the coals evenly under the grid. They shouldn’t be too hot; you should be able to hold your hand just above the grid for three seconds before you whip it away.
- Season the fillet with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place it on the open grid. Turn it after one minute so both sides are sealed.
- Now pay the fillet your full attention. Turn the meat every two minutes, but before turning it, baste it with the oil mixture. This will add a gentle flavour and give the meat a lovely golden-brown crust.
A 1,5 kg fillet should be medium rare after 15 minutes. Anything above 17 minutes will make it medium. If you’re not sure, cut off a piece to see what it looks like inside. When it’s done, let the meat rest for a while and cut it in slices the width of your thumb. This is meat at its best – hot or cold.
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