Perfect Roast Beef

Perfect Roast Beef Dinner Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Roast Beef:

3–4 lb beef sirloin or rib roast

Salt & freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

For the Roast Potatoes:

2 lbs Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes

2–3 tbsp goose fat or vegetable oil

Salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary (optional)

For the Yorkshire Puddings:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

3 large eggs

Pinch of salt

Beef drippings or vegetable oil

For the Vegetables:

4–5 carrots, peeled and cut into batons

1 ½ cups green peas

1 ½ cups shredded cabbage

1 tbsp butter

Salt, pepper, optional bacon bits

For the Gravy:

2 tbsp beef drippings or butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef stock

Salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to taste

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Instructions:

1. Roast Beef:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

2. Pat beef dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.

3. Roast for 15 minutes at 450°F, then reduce to 325°F (160°C) and roast for about 50–70 minutes (or until internal temp is 130°F for medium rare).

4. Rest the beef for 15–20 minutes before slicing.

2. Roast Potatoes:

1. Parboil peeled, chopped potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and shake to roughen edges.

2. Heat oil or fat in a roasting pan at 425°F (220°C), then carefully add potatoes. Roast 45–60 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.

3. Yorkshire Puddings:

1. Whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Let batter rest 30 minutes.

2. Heat a muffin tin with a bit of oil in each cup in a hot oven (425°F).

3. Pour batter into hot oil and bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden.

4. Vegetables:

1. Toss carrots with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F for 30–35 minutes.

2. Steam or sauté peas and cabbage in butter. Add seasoning and bacon bits if desired.

5. Gravy:

1. In a saucepan, melt beef drippings or butter, stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.

2. Gradually whisk in beef stock. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.

To Serve:

Plate a few slices of roast beef, crispy roasties, mashed potatoes, Yorkshire pudding with gravy, carrots, cabbage & peas. Add a spoonful of English mustard on the side if desired.