Classic Roast Beef Recipe

Classic Roast Beef Recipe

Servings4
CuisineBritish
dinnerfamily-friendlygluten-freeone-pan

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ kgbeef roast (ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
  • 30 mlolive oil
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 10 gsalt
  • 5 gblack pepper
  • 10 gfresh rosemary (or 5g dried)
  • 5 gthyme

Instructions

  1. Bring to room temp: Remove roast from fridge 1-2 hours before cooking

  2. Preheat: Set oven to 230°C

  3. Season: Mix oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Rub all over meat

  4. Sear: Roast at 230°C for 15 minutes to create a crust

  5. Lower temp: Reduce to 160°C and continue roasting

  6. Cook to temp: About 30-40 min/kg for medium-rare (57°C internal)

  7. Rest: Let sit 15-20 minutes before slicing

Recipe by

Paul Nagle

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  • 1.75 kg beef roast
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 10 g salt
  • 5 g black pepper
  • 10 g fresh rosemary
  • 5 g thyme

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Beverage pairings

Wine

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Bordeaux blend

$25–$35

Rich, full-bodied with dark fruit and subtle oak; excellent with roasted beef and herb crust

Vivino

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

$20–$28

Classic Australian Cab with structured tannins; complements beef's umami and rosemary perfectly

Vivino

Torbreck RunRig Shiraz

Shiraz

$35–$50

Powerful, peppery notes echo the dish's thyme and black pepper; bold enough for rare beef

Vivino

Beer

Little Creatures Pale Ale

Pale Ale

Balanced hop bitterness and caramel malt cut through roasted meat richness without overwhelming palate

Murray Street Brewing Imperial Brown Ale

Brown Ale

Toasted malt complexity mirrors roasted beef crust; earthy undertones complement herb seasoning

Non-alcoholic

Beef broth or bone broth

Complements the dish's umami; warm and traditional accompaniment to British roasts

Sparkling water with fresh rosemary and lemon

Refreshing palate cleanser that echoes the recipe's herb profile without competing flavours

Oolong tea or English breakfast tea

Subtle tannins and warmth enhance roasted beef experience; British tradition

Ingredients

  • 1.75kgbeef roast(ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
  • 30mlolive oil
  • 4clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 10gsalt
  • 5gblack pepper
  • 10gfresh rosemary(or 5g dried)
  • 5gthyme