For an aromatic roast, try our juicy beef dish flavoured with rosemary and cranberries. To help you make the perfect cranberry sauce from scratch why not follow our simple and easy recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1.3kg (3lb) lean topside, silverside or sirloin joint
- Salt and pepper
- 2 large sprigs freshly chopped rosemary
- For the glaze:
- 30ml (2tbsp) balsamic vinegar
- 45ml (3tbsp) cranberry or redcurrant sauce
- For the gravy:
- 25g (1oz) plain flour
- 600ml (1pint) good, hot beef stock
Method
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F, gas mark 5). Place the joint on a chopping board and make several slashes over the surface. Season and rub the joint on both sides with the rosemary, pressing into the slits.
Place the joint on a metal rack in a large roasting tin and open roast for the preferred, calculated cooking time, basting occasionally with any rich meat juices.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar and cranberry or redcurrant sauce. During the last 15 mins of cooking remove the joint from the oven and brush with the glaze. Return to the oven to finish cooking.
Transfer the cooked beef to a large plate or platter, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5-10 mins.
Meanwhile prepare the gravy; spoon off any excess oil from the tin, leaving about 30ml (2tbsp) of any rich juices. Place the roasting tin over a medium heat and sprinkle over the flour. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little stock and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any sediment.
Add the remaining stock, and any meat juices from the platter, adjust the seasoning if required and simmer for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until reduced to a well-flavoured gravy. Strain before serving.
Serve the joint with roast potatoes, the gravy and seasonal vegetables.
Top tip for making Rosemary roast beef with cranberry glaze
Look for beef with a dark red colour. Bright red meat, often found in supermarkets, indicates that it hasn't been hung for very long and won't be as tender.
