Simple Roast Beef Topside

Method

Take your beef out of the fridge and remove from packaging at least 30 minutes before it needs to go into the oven.

Preheat your oven to 240°C/475°F/gas 9.

Place the beef onto a roasting tray and drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt & pepper.

Place the tray in the pre-heated oven, turn the heat down immediately to 200°C/400°F/gas 6 and cook for the following:
1 hour for medium-rare
1 hour 15 minutes for medium
1 hour 30 minutes for well done

When the beef is cooked to your liking, take the tray out of the oven and transfer the beef to a board and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 10 – 15 minutes.

To serve, carve your beef into thin or thick slices (whichever you prefer) and serve with English mustard or horseradish sauce.