Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
2.Brush beef with 1 tablespoon of the oil; sprinkle with pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large shallow flameproof baking dish; cook beef, uncovered, over high heat until browned all over. Place dish in oven; roast, uncovered, about 45 minutes or until cooked as desired.
3.Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in another large flameproof baking dish; cook potatoes, stirring, over high heat until browned lightly. Add pumpkin and kumara; roast, uncovered, in oven about 35 minutes or until vegetables are browned.
4.Place beef on vegetables, cover; return to oven to keep warm.
5.Drain pan juices from beef baking dish into medium saucepan, add brandy; bring to the boil. Stir in stock and blended cornflour and the water, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens slightly. Stir in chives; pour into medium heatproof jug.
6.Serve beef and vegetables with sauce.