When roasting beef you can choose whether you want it to be well done, medium, or rare. You will need to time it carefully if you wish to keep the beef pink in the middle. The best roast beef is a rib cooked on the bone, but this must be a good size.
Serves 8
1 prime rib of beef joint, weighing 6 ib/2.7 kg
2 tsp dry English mustard
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups red wine
1 1/4 cups beef stock
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 F/230 C.
Season the meat to taste with salt and pepper. Rub in the mustard and 1 tablespoon of the flour.
Place the meat in a roasting pan large enough to hold it comfortably and roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 375 F/190 C and coof for 15 minutes per 1 lb/450g plus 15 minutes (1 3/4 hour for this joint) for rare beef or for 20 minutes per 1 lb/450 g plus 20 minutes (2 hours 2 minutes) for medium beef. Baste the meat from time to time to keep it moist, and if the pan becomes too dey, add a little stock or red wine.
Remove the meat from the oven and place on a warmed serving plate, cover with foil, and let stand in a warm plate for 10-15 minutes.
To make the gravy, pour off most of the fat from the pan, leaving behind the meat juices and the sediment. Place the pan on the stove over medium heat and scrape all the sediment from the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle in the remaining flour and quickly mix it into the juices with a small whisk. When you have a smooth paste, gradually add the wine and most of the stock, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add the remaining stock, if needed, and a little Worcestershire sauce, if you like.
When ready to serve, carve the meat into slices and serve on warmed plates. Pour the gravy into a pitcher and take directly to the table.
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