Sticky Roast Beef Pancakes Sticky Roast Beef Pancakes

Sticky Roast Beef Pancakes

A version of the popular Chinese dish, great for a family weekend supper. Roast beef with a sticky seasoning served in rice pancakes with salad. Ideal for using left over roast beef.

prep time
15 mins

cook time
1 hour 30 minutes

serves
6 people

To Cook Rare: 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes

To Cook Medium: 25 minutes per 450g plus 25 minutes

To Cook Well Done: 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.3kg lean topside, silverside or sirloin joint
  • 18-24 prepared Chinese pancakes
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2 teaspoons Chinese 5-spice powder
  • 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
  • 1 x 200g bag salad leaves
  • 2 small shallots, peeled and finely sliced
  • 100g cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine or sherry vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180-190°C, 160-170°C Fan, Gas Mark 4-5.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sticky seasoning ingredients. Make several slits over the surface of the joint and brush all over with the mixture.
  3. Place the beef on a metal rack in a large roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any rich meat juices.
  4. Meanwhile place the salad ingredients into a large bowl. Put the dressing ingredients into a screw-topped jar. Shake gently and pour over the salad leaves.
  5. Slice the beef and arrange on top of the Chinese pancakes with a little of the salad, roll up and eat.

Tips:

If preferred substitute the Chinese pancakes for tortilla or Mediterranean wraps instead.This is a great recipe for leftover cooked roast beef.