| | | Traditional English Roast Beef Ingredients: Standing rib roast with three to four ribs (7 to 8 pounds), trimmed 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Caramelized juices from the roasting pan 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth Directions: - Combine the dry mustard, sugar, and Dijon mustard and rub the mixture over the fat and the cut surfaces of the roast.
- Refrigerate the roast at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat the oven to 450°F. Set the roast, rib side down, in a heavy, shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper.
- Roast the beef for 15 minutes at 450ºF, then lower the oven to 350° and continue roasting the meat, basting every 15 minutes, until cooked to the desired temperature.
For Rare: 12 to 15 minutes per pound and 125° to 130°F internal temperature For Medium: 15 to 18 minutes per pound and 140° to 145° For Well Done: 18 to 20 minutes per pound and 160° to 165°F - Remove the roast from the pan and transfer to a platter.
- Tent the roast with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- For the gravy, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the roasting pan, leaving the caramelized brown bits.
- Set the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat and stir in the flour.
- Scrape up the brown bits and cook the flour until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Add the beef broth and bring the gravy to a boil, stirring until it thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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