Beef in orange-olive sauce
6 servings
40 minutes
Beef in orange-olive sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the rich flavor of juicy beef fillet with a tangy sweet-sour note of citrus and honey. The honey-vinegar sauce with olives, garlic, and parsley adds depth and tenderness to the meat. Orange cubes enhance the composition with freshness, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and tartness. The origins of this dish can be found in Mediterranean cuisine, where citrus is often used to highlight the flavor of meat. It is perfect for a romantic dinner or festive gathering, and serving it with sprigs of fresh parsley adds aesthetics. Beef in this rendition is a balance of elegance and richness, revealing the wealth of flavor nuances in every bite.
1
Chop the onion finely and slice the green olives into circles. Peel the orange, cut it into fillets, and then cut the fillets into small cubes.
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Olive: 70 g
- Oranges: 1 piece
2
Whisk together honey and vinegar in a bowl, season with salt and pepper. While continuing to whisk, slowly pour in the oil. Add onion, squeeze in garlic, add olives, oranges, and chopped parsley; set aside.
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Red onion: 0.5 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive: 70 g
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Parsley: 20 g
3
Season the beef fillet with salt and pepper and fry in vegetable oil in a hot pan. Transfer to a plate, cover with foil; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Beef fillet: 700 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Before serving, slice the fillet into pieces and place it on a plate. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with parsley sprigs.
- Parsley: 20 g