Roast Beef

Roast Beef large icon This classic dish is the epitome of the traditional, English Sunday roast dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 × Beef Roasting Joint (e.g. Rib)
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: up to 80 minutes for well-done
  • Serves: 250g per person

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°c.
  2. Season the outside of the meat with salt & pepper.
    ready for the oven
  3. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and then carefully place the meat in and fry it on all sides until it is brown all over (Tip: use barbeque tongs to turn it).
    browning the meat
  4. Put the beef in a roasting dish, put it into the oven and cook it for: 20 minutes per kilo for rare 27 minutes per kilo for medium-rare 35 minutes per kilo for medium 43 minutes per kilo for medium-well 50 minutes per kilo for well-done.
  5. Remove the beef from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes.
    resting the meat
  6. Carve the meat into slices and serve. We served it with yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, glazed carrots and wilted kale.
    the finished dish

Useful Information

Can it be Frozen? No.

Can it be prepared in advance? No.

Will leftovers be nice? Yes, for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • The leftovers can be used to make cottage pie.