Roast Beef with Gravy

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil 3 tbsp
   • fresh thyme 2 tbsp
   • salt to taste
   • black pepper to taste

   Season the beef — Heat the oven to 220°C. Rub the beef all over with 2 tbsp oil, thyme, salt, and plenty of pepper.

2. 2
   • onion 2
   • garlic 4

   Sear the beef — Scatter the onions and garlic in a roasting tin and sit the beef on top. Roast at 220°C for 15 minutes to sear.

   ⏱15 min
3. 3

   Roast and rest — Lower the oven to 180°C and roast for 60 minutes for medium. Transfer the beef to a board and rest, loosely covered, for 15 minutes.

   ⏱1 hr
4. 4
   • wheat flour 2 tbsp
   • beef stock 5 dl
   • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
   • Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp

   Make the gravy — Set the roasting tin over the hob, stir the flour into the juices, then whisk in the stock, mustard, and Worcestershire. Simmer for 8 minutes into a gravy, strain, and serve with the sliced beef.

   ⏱8 min