Classic Roast Beef with Gravy

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 210ºC. Wash & peel the carrots (optional). Then cut them into 4-5 cm pieces.

Step 2

Wash & cut the potatoes in 2 or 4, depending on their size.

Step 3

Peel & slice the onions into wedges.

Step 4

In a bowl, combine : the thyme & a good drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Optional : if you have some, add garlic & onion powder.

Step 5

In an oven-proof dish, add : the carrots, potatoes & onions. Drizzle over with half of the thym oil. Mix to evenly coat & roast for 10 min at à 210ºC.

Step 6

After 10 minutes, remove the dish from the oven & give the veggies a stir. Add the beef & coast with the remaining thym oil. Pour a drizzle of water into the dish &Roast for another 25-30 min at 210ºC (count approx half an hour per 500g of beef).

Step 7

Once the roast beef is cooked through & the veggies are tender, remove the dish from the oven. Set aside in a serving dish & keep warm.

Step 8

Meanwhile, prepare the gravy. Pour 30ml of hot water into the oven-proof dish & stir, using a spatula. Pour le pan drippings through a strainer into a bowl.

Step 9

Melt the butter in a pot, over low heat. Add the flour & whisk for 1 min. Pour the pan drippings, Worcestershire sauce & remaining hot water - approx 60ml per serving. Whisk until the gravy thickens & season to taste.

Step 10

Slice the roasted beef & serve with the roasted veggies & gravy. Enjoy !