Marry Me Beef

Marry Me Beef preparation time Serves: 4
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Marry Me Beef cook time Cook: 15 mins
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    Equipment
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    Ingredients
    • 2 Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured rump steaks approximately 2cm thick
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • For the Sauce:
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 6-8 sun-blushed tomatoes finely chopped
    • 220 ml cream or half-fat creme fraiche
    • 50 ml beef stock
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • Small handful of fresh basil leaves torn
    • 30 grams parmesan (plus extra for serving)
    • To Serve:
    • 300 grams rigatoni or penne
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    Method
    • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the rigatoni according to packet instructions. Drain and reserve 100ml of the pasta cooking water.
    • Pat the steaks dry and rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
    • Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the steaks for 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare (or longer if you prefer).
    • Transfer to a board to rest, then slice into thin strips.
    • In the same pan, add olive oil and garlic, fry for 30 seconds.
    • Stir in the sun-blushed tomatoes, beef stock, cream(or crème fraîche), oregano and lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
    • Add the sliced beef and any resting juices to the pan, along with the drained pasta.
    • Toss gently to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen.
    • Stir in the parmesan.
    • Spoon into warm bowls, sprinkle with torn basil and extra parmesan and serve with tenderstem broccoli or rocket salad with lemon dressing.