While I cooked my roast to medium-rare doneness, I know everyone has their own preference. You can also test for your roast’s doneness using an instant-read thermometer.

It’s important to know that if your oven does not have a low setting (80°C / 175°F) that this recipe is not suitable. See FAQ’s for an alternative. Pro tip: Use a meat thermometer Beware the serrated ‘carving’ knife with jagged teeth. These tend to rip meat and aren’t worth the bother. Make sure your roast beef has full cooled down to room temperature before freezing it. I suggest wrapping it well with both plastic wrap and foil to avoid freezer burn. It’ll last 2-3 months frozen. If you have some glorious drippings in the bottom of the pan that are begging for a good use, gravy is the way to go.

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You can keep it warm by covering it loosely with foil and then some clean tea towels for insulation. The most straightforward roasting guide to follow is to turn the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6 and cook the joint for 25min per 450g (1lb) for medium meat.

MAKE YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS: To make the Yorkshire puddings, whisk together the flour and sea salt in a small bowl or jug. In a separate bowl whisk together the milk, water and egg, then stir the egg mixture into the flour until completely combined. Set aside for at least half an hour. Don’t underestimate the importance of resting your beef joint on a board for at least 30min, or up to an hour. Ultimately, the most important factor is that your knife is sharp, so even a large chef’s knife that’s just had a few turns on the sharpening steel will do a decent job. Carve your roast beef properlyI love a roast on the weekend! There’s nothing better than the aroma of a big roast slowing cooking in the oven to draw the family to the table with rumbling stomachs. Below are some of my most popular roast recipes: Do you cook a Sunday roast in your house? Or only for special occasions? Let me know in the comments below! xJ From lavish to thrifty, a hunk of roast beef spans all the budgets, and is simpler to cook than you think.