Porcini crusted beef fillet

Preheat oven to 200C.

To make marinade, combine sugar, salt, chilli flakes, pepper and dried mushrooms, and grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder. Mix with garlic and olive oil and stir well to form a thick paste.

Rub paste over beef portions, coating them evenly. Marinate a minimum of 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

In a large heavy-based pan, heat 2-3 tbsp of oil on high heat. Remove beef from refrigerator and brush off excess marinade. Seal beef on all sides until browned. When all pieces are sealed, place on a lined baking tray and put in oven to cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked as desired.

Allow to rest for 10 minutes prior to serving.

Please note: the beef portions need to marinate for a minimum of 8 hours.