Roasted rib eye of beef with cracked black pepper recipe

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   Pre heat the oven to 180c.

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   Place the beef on a clean kitchen work surface and rub the cracked pepper all over.

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   Meanwhile heat a large frying pan or a roasting tray and add a splash of vegetable oil.

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   Sear the beef on all surfaces until brown in colour before transferring the beef to a roasting tray, and place in the oven.

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   The beef will need at least 1 hour in the oven.

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   For the celeriac puree: peel and dice the celeriac.

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   Place in a pan and pour over the milk and cream, bringing to a simmer.

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   Cook until the celeriac is soft then drain off the milk and cream, reserving the cooking liquid Crush the celeriac with a fork or potato masher if you want it to be really smooth you could blend it in a liquidiser.

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   Add back enough of the cooking liquid to create a good creamy texture and flavour.

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    Add a spoon of horseradish and the butter then stir in.

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    Insert the digital probe into the centre of the beef when it reads 140c it will be medium rare after its been rested.

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    At this point remove from the oven and allow the meat to rest at kitchen temperature for 30 minutes.

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    Meanwhile heat a frying pan, add the olive oil and fry the wild mushrooms until caramelised, then season the mushrooms.

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    Carve the beef into thick slices and lay on a wooden board or platter and scatter over the wild mushrooms.

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    Serve with the celeriac puree.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.