Recipe details

U.S. BEEF, MANGO & BARLEY SALAD

Ingredients:

·      1 U.S. beef Tri-Tip Roast (680 to 907 g)

·      2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2.5cm pieces

·      1½ teaspoons sweet paprika (divided)

·      1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley

·      ½ teaspoon salt

·      ¼ teaspoon black pepper

·      1/3 cup lime juice

·      1 teaspoon olive oil

·      2 medium mangoes, cut into 1cm pieces

·      1/3 cup chopped green onions

·      ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

·      4 large Boston lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation:

1.     Heat oven to 218°C. Place bell peppers on metal baking sheet; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2.     Press 1 teaspoon paprika evenly onto all surfaces of beef Tri-Tip Roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 218°C oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 50 minutes for medium doneness. Roast bell peppers in oven with beef about 30 minutes or until tender. Set peppers aside to cool.

3.     Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 57°C for medium rare; 66°C for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 20-25 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise to reach 63°C for medium rare; 71°C for medium.)

4.     Meanwhile, cook barley according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.

5.     Cut beef into 1 cm pieces; season with salt and black pepper. Whisk lime juice, oil and ½ teaspoon paprika in small bowl until blended. Toss with beef, barley, roasted peppers, mangoes, green onions and cilantro in large bowl. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves, if desired.