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BY MUFFS OF BROMBOROUGH
ROAST RIB OF BEEF
WITH STOUT GRAVY
INGREDIENTS METHOD
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1 x 1.8kg/4lb lean rib of beef, French-
trimmed and chined, boneless rib, or
topside joint
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
Large bunch fresh thyme leaves
15-30ml/1-2tbsp olive oil
15ml/1tbsp plain flour
300ml/½pint stout
150ml/¼pint good, hot beef stock
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Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180-190°C, 350-375°F. Place the joint on a
chopping board, score the skin and make several slits over the joint. Season. Stuff
the fresh thyme leaves into the slits and rub the olive oil over the joint.
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 beefy juices. When the
beef is cooked transfer to a warm platter, loosely cover with foil and leave to rest for
5-10 minutes. Retain the contents of the roasting tin for the gravy.
Meanwhile, prepare the gravy, spoon off any excess oil from the tin, leaving about
30ml (2tbsp) of any rich, beefy juices. Place the roasting tin over a medium heat and
sprinkle over the flour. Stir well with a small whisk or wooden spoon, gradually add
the stout and stock. Stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any sediment.
Add any meat juices from the platter, adjust the seasoning, if required and simmer
for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until reduced to a well-flavoured gravy.
Strain before serving. Serve the beef with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings,
seasonal vegetables and the stout gravy.