Roasted Beef with Okra
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This roasted beef with okra has become one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just about an hour from start to finish. There's something really satisfying about how the tender beef pairs with the okra, which gets beautifully caramelized and loses that slimy quality some people worry about. Plus, okra is packed with fiber and antioxidants, so you're getting real nutrition without any fuss. The whole dish is straightforward enough that you don't need any special cooking skills, just a hot oven and quality ingredients. Garlic, fresh herbs, and a touch of balsamic vinegar create this wonderful depth of flavor that makes you feel like you spent hours in the kitchen when really you just followed a few simple steps.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kgbeef tenderloin(cut into 4 steaks, about 1.5 inches thick)
- ½ kgfresh okra(trimmed and patted dry)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoonfresh thyme(dried)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
- 1 mediumred onion(sliced into wedges)
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef steaks dry with paper towels and bring them to room temperature for 15 minutes. Season generously on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Room temperature beef cooks more evenly and develops a better crust.
- 2
Toss the okra with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper on a large baking sheet. Spread in a single layer.
Tip: Ensure okra is completely dry to achieve crispiness rather than steaming.
- 3
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Tip: Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat retention and browning.
- 4
Sear the beef steaks for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
Tip: Don't move the steaks while searing; let them develop color undisturbed.
- 5
Place the okra baking sheet in the oven alongside the beef skillet. Roast both for 12-15 minutes until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare and okra is crispy and golden.
Tip: Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness without cutting into the beef.
- 6
Remove both from the oven. Add the rosemary sprigs to the hot skillet with the beef and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.
- 7
Toss the roasted okra with red onion wedges and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and fresh lemon juice in a serving bowl.
Tip: The acid from the vinegar and lemon brightens the rich flavors of the beef and okra.
- 8
Place one beef steak on each plate and serve alongside the roasted okra and onion mixture. Spoon any pan juices from the skillet over the beef.
Tip: Pan juices add extra flavor and moisture to the finished dish.
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