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Roast beef with balsamic gravy
Mum will love this classic roast beef with a balsamic gravy twist – definitely a Mother's Day win
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Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes
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Cooking time 1 hour
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Prep time 15 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 beef roasting joint
- 2 cloves of garlic, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 red onions, cut into 8 pieces each
- 2 tsp plain flour
- 1 beef stock cube, mixed with 500ml boiling water
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Make a series of small slits in the beef, and stuff each with a slice of garlic.
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Add 1 tbsp oil to a large frying pan and seal the beef on all sides over a high heat. Place in a roasting tray and scatter the onions around it. Drizzle the onions with the remaining oil and season to taste. Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 180°C/gas mark 4. Continue to cook for 20 minutes per 500g, removing the onions after the first 20 minutes to prevent them from burning.
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3
Once the beef is cooked, wrap it in greaseproof paper and set it aside to rest for 15-20 minutes. Heat the roasting tray it was cooked in over a medium heat and add the flour. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually add the stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Once all the stock has been added, add the balsamic and simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened. Serve with the beef and onions.
