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top rump roast beef recipe

top rump roast beef

Gary @ BigSpud
Enjoy a classic British Sunday lunch with a joint of beef that's economical but packed with flavour: top rump roast beef.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine English
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 carrots halved
  • 1 onion halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon English mustard
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

For the gravy

  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 500 ml beef stock

Instructions
 

  • Get the joint out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 220C.
  • Combine the rosemary, mustard and oyster sauce with a little oil to turn into a paste. Baste liberally all over the beef and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay the carrots and onions in a baking tray and use these as a trivet for the beef. Lay the beef on top of the vegetables and cook according to the guide above.
  • When the beef is ready, remove to a platter, cover with foil and a tea towel and ensure you rest it for at least half an hour.
  • If you're making the gravy, put the baking tray over a hob and mix in the flour. When you've made a thick paste gradually add the beef stock and bubble and thicken until the gravy is as you like it. You may need to add seasoning. Serve with your favourite roast dinner trimmings.

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Notes

Using a meat thermometer is the key to perfect roast meat. Leftover roast beef is great in a sandwich sliced thinly, or chopped with grated potatoes for a beef hash.