French roast beef
A delicious French roast beef made easily in the oven that makes a wonderful dinner for any occasion.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3.5 lb boneless chuck or rolled rump roast (about 1.6kg )
- 50 g of melted butter around 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of flour
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the spices together along with the olive oil.
- Rub the beef generously with the spice mixture.
- Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to allow it to marinate.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven for 430°F (220°C).
- Place the roast beef in a baking dish and pour the water into the dish. Bake for about 20 minutes* and baste occasionally with the pan juices.
- Remove the roast beef from the oven and cover the dish with tin foil or a lid to let the meat rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- After moving the roast beef to a serving plate, move the meat juices that were in the roasting tray into a small saucepan on the stove.
- In a small bowl, place the flour along with a tablespoon of water and mix to make a roux.
- Mix the roux in to the saucepan and let the mixture come together for 5 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Serve warm alongside the roast beef.
Notes
Cooking times
- Rare - cook for 20 minutes
- Medium-rare - cook 25 minutes
- Medium - cook 28 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 201kcalProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 110mg
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