Roast Beef with Yorkshire Puddings

Family classic, loved by all. Delicious topside or sirloin joint with classic Yorkshire puddings and gravy.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Serves: 6 people

To Cook Rare: 20 minutes per 450g plus 20 minutes

To Cook Medium: 25 minutes per 450g plus 25 minutes

To Cook Well Done: 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes

Average Cooking Time for 3lb: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.25kg lean beef topside, or sirloin joint
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder

  • For the Yorkshire puddings:

  • 75g plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 150ml beer
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180-190°C, 160-170°C Fan, Gas Mark 4-5.
  2. Place the joint on a rack in a roasting tin and sprinkle with salt, black pepper and mustard powder. Open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time. Roast at the same time your vegetables, for example potatoes, carrots and parsnips. Remove the joint from the oven, wrap loosely in foil and allow to rest. Increase the oven temperature to 220°C, 200°C Fan, Gas Mark 7.
  3. For the Yorkshire puddings: In a bowl mix together plain flour and eggs, then add the beer and whisk until smooth. Divide oil between 4 large or 12 small Yorkshire pudding tins and heat in the oven for 5-10 minutes. Pour the batter in the heated tin and cook for 20-25 minutes until risen and browned.
  4. Serve the beef with the Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. You can always cheat and buy Yorkshire puddings - the large ones are great to serve in with lashings of gravy.