Classic Roast Beef
Matt
April 17, 2020
Cook the perfect roast beef for Sunday lunch or a dinner party
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Ingredients
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| 1kg sirloin beef | |
| 5 shallots (or onions) | |
| 4whole garlic cloves | |
| 2 bay leaves | |
| 2tbsp olive oil | |
| 2pinches salt and pepper |
For the Gravy
| 1tbsp plain flour | |
| 1/3cup white wine | |
| 100ml beef or veggie stock |
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 180’c.
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2.
Season beef with salt, pepper and thyme. Add 1 tbs oil and rub into the beef.
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3.
Heat a large heavy based roasting tray over a medium high heat.
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4.
Fry the beef on each side for about 4 minutes until nicely coloured.
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5.
Add shallots, bay leaves and garlic to the roasting pan with the beef and place in the oven.
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6.
Cook for 45 minutes, basting the meat regularly.
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7.
Once the meat is cooked, remove from oven, cover with foil and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes
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8.
While the meat is resting, place the roasting pan over medium low-heat, add the flour and wine. Mix for 1 minute then add the stock and simmer for about 3 minutes.
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