1
Pear
1
Garlic
300 g
Beef Rump
1 packet
Rosemary
1
Sweet Potato
1
Cucumber
1
Beetroot
Spinach & Rocket Mix
Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut the kumara (unpeeled) into 2cm cubes. Cut the beetroot into 1cm cubes. Place the kumara and beetroot on the oven tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil, season with a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast on the top rack until tender, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Beetroot retains a lot of its firmness when cooked. You can tell it's cooked when it can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the veggies are roasting, pick and finely chop the rosemary leaves. Thinly slice the pear (see ingredients list). Thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). In a large bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil (2 tsp for 2 people / 4 tsp for 4 people) and a pinch of salt and pepper.
To the bowl with the balsamic dressing, add the pear, cucumber and spinach & rocket mix. Toss to combine. TIP: Toss just before serving to keep the leaves crisp.
When the veggies have 10 minutes cook time remaining, in a medium frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a high heat. Slice each beef rump in half to get 1 steak per person. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the beef rump and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side (depending on thickness), or until cooked to your liking. TIP: This will give you a medium steak but cook for a little less if you like it rare, or a little longer for well done. Transfer to a plate to rest.
While the steak is resting, return the frying pan to a medium-low heat with the butter and a dash of olive oil (to stop the butter from burning!). Add the garlic and rosemary and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the warm water, white wine vinegar and honey and stir to combine. Add any resting juices from the steak. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Thinly slice the steak. Divide the roasted veggies, steak and Parmesan salad between plates. Spoon the rosemary sauce over the steak.