Cheat’s XO beef with eggplant
Hayden Quinn is a passionate foodie, lover of all things Aussie produce, and host of Taste of Australia with Hayden Quinn.
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 35minutes
Total time is 45minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
16 Ingredients
Number of servings
4
Cheat’s XO Sauce
- 100grams pancetta, finely chopped
- 2 golden shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 5centimeters piece ginger, finely grated
- 1 1/2teaspoons Woolworths dried chilli
- 1/2teaspoons shrimp paste
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 2tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 beef porterhouse steaks
- 2teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 large eggplants, cut into 4 wedges each
- 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bunches broccolini
- 1/3 bunch coriander, leaves picked
Description
Hayden Quinn’s delicious cheat's beef with eggplant and a tasty XO sauce is a scrumptious and hearty dish you’ll love serving up for your loved ones.
Method
Step 1 of 5
Place beef on a plate. Sprinkle all over with five-spice powder. Stand for 10 minutes.
Step 2 of 5
To make sauce, heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until crispy. Add shallot, garlic, ginger and chilli and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add paste, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar and cook for a further 2 minutes until reduced slightly. Add oil and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for a further 2-3 minutes or until crispy.
Step 3 of 5
Meanwhile, preheat a barbecue or chargrill to medium-high. Grill eggplant for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally until brown and tender. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4 of 5
Brush beef with 1 tbs oil. Add beef to grill and cook for 3 minutes each side for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Drizzle remaining oil over broccolini, and grill for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a plate. Cover and rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5 of 5
Place beef, eggplant and broccolini on plates. Spoon over sauce. Serve sprinkled with coriander.
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