Tex's Classic British Sunday Roast with a Mustard Glaze

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   Remove the roasting joint from the fridge.

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   Sit for about 30 minutes per pound so that it reaches room temperature

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   While the beef is acclimatising, prepare the mustard glaze.

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   Combine all the ingredients, and mix well.

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   Allow to sit until the beef is ready to be cooked

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   Preheat your oven to gas mark 5/190C (375F).

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   Brush the joint with the glaze and sear well in a skillet or frying pan

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   Put the seared beef in a roasting dish, brush with glaze, and add a few sprigs of rosemary if you have some.

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   If not, sprinkle with some dried.

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    Cook for 20 minutes per pound (500 grams) plus an extra 25 minutes for medium rare, 30-35 for medium well, or 35-40 minutes for well done

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    Remove the joint from the oven when cooked.

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    Put on a plate and allow to rest for at least 25 minutes.

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    As it cools from the outside, the meat juices will be drawn back towards the warmer middle making your meat much juicier.

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    While the roasting tray is still hot, deglaze with red wine or red wine vinegar.

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    Save the juices for making gravy

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    Finally carve and serve with boiled and roasted vegetables, mash, Yorkshire puddings, and gravy for a classic British Sunday lunch

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    Leftovers are great for sandwiches, either with mustard, horseradish sauce, or just plenty of salt and pepper

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    Or served with chips, peas and gravy.

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    For the gravy, add a little hot water to the skillet you used to sear your beef.

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    Bring to a slow boil, then add your meat juices from the roasting dish.

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    Add enough hot water to make gravy for everyone, plus a little extra to allow for the amount that will be lost while cooking.

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    Bring to a simmer

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    Make a slurry by pouring 1 cup of cold water on to 1 teaspoon of cornflour (cornstarch).

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    Mix well until it has the same colour and consistency as milk

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    Crumble the stock cube in and stir, add a couple of splashes of Worcestershire sauce, then begin pouring in the slurry a little at a time until the gravy thickens to the consistency you prefer.

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    Add a little extra water if it gets too thick.

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    Heat the gravy on a medium low heat for 6-7 minutes, tasting and seasoning every 2-3 minutes

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    Season the beef and serve

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.