Cold Roast Beef Fillet

• 2–3lb (.9–1.4 kg) beef fillet
• freshly milled pepper
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Trim the fillet and neatly tie with string (butcher will do this). Season with freshly milled pepper, then rub the oil all over the fillet with your fingers. Leave to stand for 3–4 hours at room temperature.

Calculate the cooking time at 12 minutes per 1 lb (