Classic beef roast beef recipe
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This classic recipe is essential for making the perfect beef roast at home. Juicy and very appetizing meat that literally melts in your mouth! This incredibly delicious dish is suitable not only for lunch or dinner but also for a festive table. Serve the finished dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The main secret of a perfect roast beef is an ideal piece of meat. It should be washed, dried with a paper towel, and freed from all membranes and tendons. To ensure the beef is cooked perfectly, the meat must be cooked as a whole piece. Take the meat out of the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking, so it reaches an even temperature throughout (inside and outside). This way, the roast beef will cook evenly.
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Step 2
2. Salt the meat on all sides, set it aside for 15 minutes
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Step 3
3. Chop the rosemary, mix it with olive oil and black pepper. Add rosemary optionally.
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Step 4
4. Rub the meat with butter and spices. Then transfer it to a baking dish and place in an oven preheated to 230°C for 15 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 150°C and continue roasting until done, allowing 15–20 minutes per 500 g for medium doneness, or 40–45 minutes for well done.
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Step 5
5. During baking, you should baste the meat with its own juices. It's also important to monitor the internal temperature of the meat. If you don't own a meat thermometer, you can check the temperature using a toothpick. Simply insert a toothpick into the center of the meat; the color of the released juice will indicate the doneness: red—rare, pink—medium, clear—well done.
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Step 6
6. When the meat is ready, cover the dish with foil and let it rest in the turned-off oven for another 10-15 minutes.
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Step 7
7. That's it, the roast beef is ready to be served. Slice the meat into portion-sized pieces, add salt and spices to taste, if desired. Serve the beef with fresh vegetables or a sauce.