A classic British Sunday roast: dry-aged topside cooked to perfection, crisp beef-dripping roasties and rich gluten-free beef gravy- plus easy optional extras.
Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 95 mins
Medium
Serves 6
Ingredients
1.2–1.6kg Topside of Beef
1 tbsp Beef Dripping (plus a little extra for greasing)
1.2kg floury potatoes, peeled & cut into large chunks
Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 jar Beef Gravy (gluten free)
(Optional) 12 Chipolatas
(Optional) 12 rashers Smoked Streaky Bacon (to wrap chipolatas) or use Pigs in Blankets (Pack of 20)
(Optional) 400–600g carrots and/or parsnips
(Optional) 1–2 tbsp Goose Fat (for roasting veg)
(Optional) A splash of hot Beef Stock (gluten free) to loosen the gravy if desired
Method
Bring beef to room temp for 30 mins. Heat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Lightly grease a roasting tin with Beef Dripping.
Pat beef dry. Rub with 1 tbsp Beef Dripping, season well and place on a rack in the tin. Roast 20 mins to brown.
Parboil potatoes in well-salted water for 8–10 mins until edges fluff. Drain, steam-dry, then toss with 3–4 tbsp Beef Dripping and salt.
Reduce oven to 170°C (fan 150°C). Return beef and add potatoes to a hot tray. Roast to doneness: Medium-rare 45–55 mins (55–57°C), Medium 60–70 mins (60–63°C) & Well-done 80–90 mins (70°C+). Turn potatoes halfway.
Optional extras: roast pigs-in-blankets 25–30 mins until crisp. Toss carrots/parsnips with Goose Fat, salt & pepper; roast 30–35 mins until caramelised.
Rest beef on a warm plate, loosely covered with foil, for 20 mins.
Warm Beef Gravy. Carve beef thinly across the grain; serve with roasties, optional sides and plenty of gravy. If preferred, loosen gravy with a splash of hot Beef Stock.
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When your produce arrives, check them against your invoice and then freeze immediately. As a rough guide: beef, pork, lamb and sausage products can keep in the freezer for up to 1 year from the date of cut, and bacon approximately 6 months.
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What is the best way to store my order?
Keep your fresh meat in it's original vacuum packaging. This is ideal for storage in either your fridge or freezer. Fridges should be set at 5 degrees celsius or less and freezers -18 degrees celsius or less. Your order should be refrigerated as quickly as possible.
Can I de-frost my meat quickly?
Allow plenty of time to de-frost your meat. It is better to de-frost in your fridge. Allow 24hrs for small cuts and up to 10hrs per 500g for larger joints. De-frosting in the fridge slowly helps retain the natural moisture and freshness of the meat. Never de-frost or keep meat in a warm environment - this can lead to a risk of food poisoning.
My meat appears darker than expected?
Dry aged, grass fed and free range meat matured in the traditional Butchers' way can have a darker appearance than processed, quick-cut supermarket meat. This is call 'bloom' and is not a defect of the product, but is in fact often beneficial.
There was a slight odour when I opening my vacuum packs?
There can be a slight natural odor when opening a vacuum packed product. After about 20 minutes of exposure to the air the product can change colour and the natural odor fades. This process is quite normal.
