Classic Roast Beef with Gravy

recipe

• 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 !