SABO – Mediterranean Sauerbraten of beef fillet

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1.4 kg beef fillet(s)
• 300 ml balsamic vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 chili pepper(s), halved lengthwise
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 4 tbsp honey
• ½ stalk(s) cinnamon
• 500 ml water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• Salt
• 2 tbsp jam (currant jam)
• pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest period approx. 2 days; Total time approx. 2 days 20 minutes

Bring the balsamic vinegar, water, rosemary sprigs, currant jam, garlic cloves, chili, cinnamon stick, and sugar to a boil and simmer for another 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Place the beef fillet in the marinade and let it marinate for 2 days. Remove the fillet from the marinade, pat dry, and season. Melt the olive oil and butter, and sear the fillet on all sides. Roast at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes. Pour the marinade into a saucepan and reduce to about 120 ml. Remove the fillet from the oven, wrap it in aluminum foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes. Slice the beef fillet and drizzle with the sauce.