Description
Ina Garten’s balsamic roasted beef delivers rich, complex flavors through strategic marinating and precise cooking techniques. Succulent meat becomes a centerpiece worth sharing with family and friends you cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg) filet of beef, trimmed and tied
- 1 tbsp coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 260°C (500°F) and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil for effortless cooking and cleanup.
- Seasoning Fusion: Whisk Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt into a vibrant marinade, then lavishly coat the beef’s entire surface, ensuring complete flavor immersion.
- Pepper Crust: Sprinkle coarsely cracked black pepper generously across the beef, creating a bold, textural seasoning layer that promises intense flavor profile.
- Roasting Technique: Place beef centrally on prepared sheet pan and roast in the blazing oven – 25 minutes for rare, 30 minutes for medium-rare, or 35 minutes for medium, allowing precise temperature control.
- Resting Ritual: Immediately shield the roasted beef with aluminum foil after removing from oven, letting it rest undisturbed for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maximize tenderness.
- Serving Presentation: Carve the beef against the grain using a sharp knife, creating thin, elegant slices ready to be served hot or at a gentle warmth.
Notes
- Preheat Precisely: Ensure oven reaches exact 260°C (500°F) for perfect caramelization and high-heat searing of beef surface.
- Marinate Masterfully: Whisk Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and kosher salt thoroughly to create a deeply flavorful and penetrating coating.
- Timing is Critical: Use exact roasting times (25-35 minutes) based on desired doneness to prevent overcooking and maintain beef’s tenderness.
- Rest Strategically: Cover beef immediately after roasting and let sit undisturbed for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices, guaranteeing maximum flavor and moisture retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg