Harissa Crusted Beef Tri Tip

 

This quick & easy roast is a real crowd pleaser. Simple to prepare and ready within 45 minutes. It has a delicious spicy edge thanks to the flavour packed Harissa rub.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Beef Tri Tip
  • 2 tbsp Harissa Spice Mix
  • 200g green or butter beans (stalk ends removed)
  • 4 female zucchini flowers (with baby zucchini attached)
  • ½ pomegranate, seeds removed
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper 

    Method

    1. Rub the entire beef tri tip with the Harissa Spice Mix.
    2. Pre-heat oven to 200°C and roast the beef for approximately 15-18 mins.
    3. Insert meat thermometer into the beef – it should be 55°C for rare to medium rare.
    4. Let the beef sit for at least 15 mins to rest and settle.
    5. Blanch beans briefly until tender (1-2 mins) in salted water. Remove zucchini flowers, tear flowers and finely slice the baby zucchini using a mandolin. 
    6. Carve the beef and add to a platter with the cooked beans, zucchini and zucchini flowers. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice, season to taste and scatter with pomegranate seeds (optional).

    Ingredients for Harissa Crusted Beef Tri Tip