Serves 6

• 1.5 kg beef fillet, tied with string
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• sea salt and black pepper

For The Grapes

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 300g red grapes
• 5g fresh sage for garnishing

1 Allow the fillet to come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Brush the fillet with olive oil and season well. Heat a large frying pan and sear the fillet until browned on all sides, place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside for 20 minutes, covered.
2 For The Grapes Heat the olive oil and butter in a pan, add the honey and allow to cook for a minute, add the grapes and cook for about 2 minutes, or until skins are just starting to burst.
3 To Serve The fillet must be served at room temperature. Slice; garnish with fresh sage – and serve with caramelised grapes.

Text and image: Fairlady