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family beef roast

Savory Family Beef Roast with Festive Veggies and Gravy

This family beef roast with festive veggies is a delightful dish that brings savory flavors to any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1.6 kg beef fillet Choose tender cuts like eye fillet for optimal flavor and juiciness.
  • sea-salt flakes Essential seasonings; always season just before cooking.
  • black pepper Essential seasonings; always season just before cooking.
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Great for searing and roasting.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 carrots Adds natural sweetness.
  • 4 parsnips Offers earthy flavor.
  • 4 medium potatoes Yukon Gold is a fantastic option.
  • 2 red capsicum Contributes sweetness and color.
  • 8 cloves garlic Crushed to deliver aromatic flavor.
  • ½ bunch thyme leaves Fresh herb for flavor.
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce Adds zesty sweetness.
  • 2 juice of limes Provides acidity.
  • 2 cups ready-to-use gravy Base sauce perfect for richness.
  • ½ cup port Infuses depth into the gravy.
  • 2 Tbsp smoky barbecue sauce Adds sweetness and smokiness.
  • ½ tsp mixed spice Elevates flavor complexity.
For the Greens
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves Adds a fresh element to the vegetable mix.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Frying pan
  • roasting pan
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C fan-forced (220°C conventional). Season the beef fillet with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and sear the beef fillet for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Transfer the seared beef to a roasting pan and roast for 35-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 60°C.
  4. Prepare vegetables by washing and cutting them into wedges. Toss with garlic, thyme, and olive oil.
  5. Combine cranberry sauce and lime juice in a saucepan, heat until smooth, baste beef with it in the last 10 minutes.
  6. Mix gravy, port, barbecue sauce, and mixed spice in another saucepan, cook until slightly thickened.
  7. Once cooked, let beef rest for 10 minutes, combine roasted vegetables with spinach, serve alongside beef with gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the beef to sit out for about 30 minutes before cooking for even doneness. Use a thermometer to check for perfect medium-rare at 60°C.

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