15.07.25

Peppered beef, crisp beetroot rösti and sharp horseradish crème

This simple but striking dish brings together tender slices of peppered beef fillet, crisp pan-fried beetroot rösti and a cool horseradish crème with just enough sharpness to lift the richness of the meat. It is elegant, balanced and full of contrast, with earthy beetroot, bold pepper and a clean, creamy finish.

Skillet Cooking

Frying Side Beef

Method

PREP THE BEEF

Season the beef fillet with salt and plenty of black pepper, then leave it for 15 minutes before cooking.

COOK THE BEEF

Cook the beef on the grill or plancha for 3–4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and how you like it cooked. Remove from the Kadai and leave to rest for 10 minutes.

MAKE THE RÖSTI MIX

Grate the beetroot into a bowl and mix with the melted butter and flour until evenly combined.

FRY THE RÖSTI

Heat a griddle pan on the Kadai with a little oil. Spoon in the beetroot mixture and fry the rösti until crisp and coloured on both sides.

MIX THE HORSERADISH CRÈME

Stir together the horseradish sauce, crème fraîche and lemon juice. Season if needed with a little salt and pepper.

ASSEMBLE AND SERVE

Slice the beef thinly. Place a slice of beef on each beetroot rösti, add a spoonful of horseradish crème and serve straight away.

Created By
Jess Waller

Batchcott & Waller

A self-taught chef with a creative eye and a love of flavour-led cooking, Jess Waller draws on her travels, seasonal produce and relaxed style to create generous dishes made for sharing.