A timeless and foolproof roast beef for rump, round, or sirloin roast.

My mother knows a thing or two about cooking beef.

She knows all of the cuts and the best way to prepare them.

Side view of a medium rare roast beef on a cutting board with a couple slices in front of it.

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These days most people buy their meat already packed in plastic at the supermarket.

If you want to talk to a butcher, you have to work to find one in your area.

Whatever cut you decide on, look for one with some fat and visible marbling for better flavor.

Sliced roast beef cooked to medium rare beef temperature on a cutting board

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A tied roast gives a more uniform shape for even cooking.

If you have a butcher, ask them to tie the roast for you.

Or you might tie it yourself with some kitchen twine.

A plate of rump roast sliced and topped with gravy.

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Make Sandwiches and More!

Leftover roast is like money in the bank.

it’s possible for you to make meals for the rest of the week!

Side view of a baking tray with a rump roast set on a rack to make a roast beef recipe.

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A tied roast cooks more evenly, but it’s not necessary for it to be tied.

you’re free to tie it yourself or ask your butcher to.

Remove it from the refrigerator at least 1 hour, preferably 2 hours, before cooking.

Side view of a baking tray with a rump roast set on a rack with garlic cloves pressed into it

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fire up the wrapping, sprinkle all sides with salt, and wrap it up again.

Move a rack to the center of the oven, and place the other one underneath.

Pat the roast dry with paper towels.

A beef roast in an oven

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Use the tip of a sharp knife to make 8 to 10 small incisions around the roast.

Put a sliver of garlic into each cut.

Rub olive oil all over the roast.

A beef roast cooking in an oven

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Sprinkle it all around with salt and pepper.

Cook the roast initially at 375F (190C) for half an hour, to brown it.

Then lower the heat to 225F (107C).

Foil wrapped roast beef to make a roast beef recipe.

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The roast should take somewhere from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours more to cook.

The shape of the roast will affect the cooking time.

Place the roast on a cutting board and tent it with aluminum foil to keep it warm.

Scraping drippings off the pan to make a roast beef recipe.

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Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting.

(Resting the cooked roast is important.

If you cut into it too soon, the roast will lose more of its juices.)

Making gravy from the drippings of a roast beef.

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Hopefully you will have some.

Dissolve a tablespoon of cornstarch in a little water and add to the drip pan.

Stir quickly while the gravy thickens to avoid lumping.

Gravy dripping off a spoon and into a white bowl

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Add salt and pepper to taste.

Mom adds some fresh thyme too if she has some.

(A sturdy long bread knife works well for slicing roasts.)

A plate of rump roast sliced and topped with gravy on a plate

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Pour the gravy over the slices or serve on the side.