Carpet Bag Roast Beef Recipe

Name: Carpet Bag Roast Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs (1.8 kg). whole rump roast, with a pocket cut in it; 2 lbs (.9 kg). green prawns, shelled; 1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter; salt and pepper; 1 onion; 6 whole cooked prawns, for garnish; 1 cup (225 ml) beef stock; 1 cup (225 ml) red wine; salt and pepper; 1 tbsp (15 ml). corn flour or cornstarch

Servings: persons

4 lbs (1.8 kg). whole rump roast, with a pocket cut in it
2 lbs (.9 kg). green prawns, shelled
1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
salt and pepper
1 onion
6 whole cooked prawns, for garnish
1 cup (225 ml) beef stock
1 cup (225 ml) red wine
salt and pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml). corn flour or cornstarch

1
Place shelled green prawns in a bowl and pour lemon juice over.
2
Leave in refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 450 degrees (225 C.).
4
Trim rump of excess fat and tightly pack the prawns in the pocket (see background).
5
Secure with toothpicks.
6
Place on a rack in a roasting dish.
7
Spread butter over the rump, cover with chopped onion, salt and pepper.
8
Bake for about 1 hour.
9
Place stock, wine and salt and pepper in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
10
Mix cornflour into a paste with a little water.
11
Slowly add the cornflour paste into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
12
Simmer for 10 minutes.
13
Slice roast and garnish each serving with a cooked prawn, pour gravy over and serve with vegetables.

138

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs (1.8 kg). whole rump roast, with a pocket cut in it, 2 lbs (.9 kg). green prawns, shelled, 1/2 cup (125 ml) lemon juice, 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, and more.

Yes, Carpet Bag Roast Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carpet Bag Roast Beef

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