Name: Roast Beef Joint
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.2 kg beef roasting joint, topside or sirloin; 1 tbsp oil; Salt; A few sprigs of thyme (optional); Black pepper (optional); Horseradish or mustard to serve (optional)

Recipes and photos are AI created and editorially reviewed. Nutrition figures are estimates.

A beef joint roasted with salt, then sliced thin.

Cuisine: British
Serves: 6
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 75 min
Total: 80 min
Difficulty: Easy

Plus 15 minutes resting.

Gluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeNut-free

Equipment: Roasting tin

Ingredients

1.2 kg beef roasting joint, topside or sirloin
1 tbsp oil
Salt

Optional extras

A few sprigs of thyme
Black pepper
Horseradish or mustard to serve

Method

Take the beef out of the fridge an hour ahead if you can. Heat the oven to 220°C (fan 200°C).
Rub with oil and salt. Roast for 20 minutes, then turn down to 180°C (fan 160°C) for about 40 minutes more for medium (55°C inside for medium-rare).
Rest under foil for 15 minutes, then slice thinly.

Swaps and tips

Leftover slices make quick lunches all week. A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out.

Add carbs for the family (optional)

For the family, add roast potatoes on a separate tray.

Nutrition estimated, per serving

Protein	Carbs	Fibre	Fat	Calories
40 g	0 g	0 g	14 g	290 kcal

Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.

Recipes are AI created and editorially reviewed; kitchen testing is ongoing.

Recipe from healthshelf.org

← All recipes

Roast Beef Joint