Perfect for Sunday lunch, the classic beef roast is a family favourite. We'll walk you through the steps from start to finish so you nail it every time.
How to make roast beef
How to cook roast beef
Stand beef at room temperature for 30 mins before roasting. This will help with the beef cooking evenly.
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees celsius. Brush beef with oil and season well with sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper. Place beef in a roasting pan and place in the oven 15 mins to roast.
Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees celsius and roast for a further 25-30 minutes per 500g for medium. To check the meat is cooked to your liking use some tongs to press the beef, if it is springy it would be cooked to medium.
Remove the beef from the oven and cover with foil. Stand to rest for 20 mins. Use a carving fork to hold the beef roast steady and a large sharp knife to cut the beef into slices. Make sure you carve the beef across the grain to prevent the juices escaping from the meat.
STEP 1
Stand beef at room temperature for 30 mins before roasting. This will help with the beef cooking evenly. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees celsius.
STEP 2
Brush beef with oil and season well with sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper.
STEP 3
Place beef in a roasting pan and place in the oven 15 mins to roast. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees celsius and roast for a further 25-30 minutes per 500g for medium.
STEP 4
Check the meat is cooked to your liking. To do this, use some tongs to press the beef, if it is springy it would be cooked to medium.
STEP 5
Remove the beef from the oven and cover with foil. Stand to rest for 20 mins.
STEP 6
Use a carving fork to hold the beef roast steady and a large sharp knife to cut the beef into slices. Make sure you carve the beef across the grain to prevent the juices escaping from the meat.
