Roasted topside beef recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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Roast topside of beef

With rich red wine gravy

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Roasted topside beef recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2)

With rich red wine gravy

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“Seasoning the outside of the beef generously with freshly ground black pepper then searing it in a super-hot pan will give you a bark-like, gnarly coating that everyone will go mad for! ”

Serves 12

Cooks In2 hours

DifficultyNot too tricky

BeefChristmasSunday lunch

Nutrition per serving
Of an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

  • 3 kg topside of beef
  • olive oil
  • ½ a head of celery
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bulb of garlic
  • 3 fresh bay leaves
  • 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • GRAVY
  • 1 heaped tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 heaped tablespoon blackberry or blackcurrant jam
  • 125 ml red wine
  • 1 litre organic beef stock

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Method

  1. Take the beef out of the fridge 1 hour before you want to cook it, to let it come up to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
  2. Drizzle the beef with 1½ tablespoons of oil, season with a pinch of sea salt and a good pinch of black pepper, then rub all over the meat.
  3. Place a 25cm x 35cm roasting tray on the hob over a high heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of oil, then sear the beef for a few minutes, until browned all over.
  4. For the trivet, roughly chop the celery and carrots into big chunks, peel and chop the onion into wedges and break up the garlic bulb into cloves.
  5. Throw the trivet of vegetables into the tray with the bay and rosemary, jiggling the tray to coat the veg in any juices, then roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes for medium and blushing, or cook to your liking. Baste the beef halfway through and if the veg looks dry, add a splash of water to the tray to stop them from burning.
  6. Remove the beef to a platter, cover with tin foil and leave to rest while you make the gravy.
  7. For the gravy, place the tray on the hob over a medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, then mash everything with a potato masher, scraping up all the goodness from the base of the tray.
  8. Stir in the jam, then pour over the wine and let it bubble away for a minute or two, before pouring in the stock. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down low and simmer for around 30 minutes, or until thickened and reduced, stirring occasionally.
  9. When the gravy is the consistency of your liking, pour it through a sieve into a pan, pushing all the goodness through with the back of a spoon. Keep warm over a low heat until ready to serve, skimming away any excess fat that comes to the surface, then pour into a gravy boat.
  10. Carve the beef into lovely thin slices, and serve with all the usual trimmings – delicious with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, watercress and a dollop of horseradish.

Tips

Fill your gravy boat or serving jug with boiling water, draining just before pouring in the gravy – this will remove the chill and help to keep your gravy nice and hot at the table.

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Roasted topside beef recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

What temperature do you cook a topside roast? ›

First 25% of the cooking time should be at 240°c /475°f Gas Mark 9 then reduced to 160°c /325°f / Gas mark 3 for the rest of the cooking time. Fillets or thin pieces of meat reduce by a few min per kg. 14 minutes per lb.

Is it better to cook a roast at 325 or 350? ›

When roasting meat and poultry, set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) or higher. Explore the charts below to learn how to get great results every time you cook.

What is topside beef called in America? ›

Topside is in the same place as the Top Round, located at the 'top' of the animal's rear-end. In the British Beef terminology, the American 'round' is divided into three sections: Rump, Topside and Silverside.

Should you seal topside before roasting? ›

For rib, topside or top rump joints
  1. Seal the joint in a hot pan for 3-4 minutes over a high heat before transferring to the oven.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas 4 and allow:
  3. 20 minutes per 500g plus 20 minutes (for rare)
  4. 25 minutes per 500g plus 20 minutes (for medium)
  5. 30 minutes per 500g plus 20 minutes (for well-done)

How long does it take to cook a 2lb roast at 325 degrees? ›

Oven Roasting Guidelines
beef cutSirloin Tip Center Roast
oven temperature (preheated)325°F
weight (pounds)2 to 2-1/2
Approximate Total Cooking TImeMedium Rare: 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours
Internal TEMPERATURE*135°F

How long to cook 1.5 lb roast at 325 degrees? ›

This roast cooks at 450°F for 15 minutes and then 25 - 30 minutes per pound at 325°F for a boneless, medium cooked roast.

Do you put water in the pan when cooking roast beef? ›

How to Roast Beef Like a Pro. Don't crowd your meat in the pan – leaving some space around and under the meat allows it to heat evenly. To give your meat a flavourful crispy exterior, cook uncovered on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Don't add water!

How should topside be cooked? ›

Cutting the beef into large chunks and gently cooking it in a stew is a great way to cook topside. It will become soft and should fall apart if cooked for long enough. Topside has less fat running through it than other cuts, making it leaner, and therefore it would work in a lower-fat stew, casserole or curry.

What is the best temperature and time to cook a roast? ›

Regardless of the size of your roast, aim to cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 minutes per pound. After resting for 15 to 20 minutes, your roast should reach its final internal temperature, which could be 5 to 15 degrees higher than when removed from the oven.

What is the best temperature to cook a roast? ›

While you're waiting, preheat your oven to the recommended temperature. You'll notice our chart selects low to moderate heat, in the range of 325 or 350 degrees, for larger roasts and higher heat, above 400 degrees, for smaller, tender roasts to produce the best results.

How long should you cook topside of beef? ›

Cooking time for roast topside beef?
Topside Roasting JointRare Very pink and bloodyWell - Done Brown, no pinkness at all!
800 g34 minutes1 hour 8 minutes
1 kg40 minutes1 hour 20 minutes
1.2 kg46 minutes1 hour 32 minutes
1.5 kg55 minutes1 hour 50 minutes
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Oct 20, 2021

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