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Rolled Rosemary Beef Roast
Melissa JacobsMelissa Jacobs

Rolled Beef Roast

5 from 1 vote
This rolled beef roast is deliciously fragrant thanks to the fresh rosemary and thyme that cooks alongside it in the oven!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 kg rolled beef roast
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp barbecue spice
  • fresh thyme sprigs
  • fresh rosemary twigs
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • 30 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 100 ml warm water

Method
 

  1. Make a rub of all the ingredients, except the fresh herbs and water
  2. Rub the roast vigorously all over
  3. Push the mixture into the openings of the rolled beef
  4. Preheat the oven to 180°C
  5. Place the beef in a roasting pan with a lid, and pour in the water and fresh herbs
  6. Place your roast in the oven, covered, for 30 minutes
  7. Remove the lid for the next 30 minutes
  8. Cook the roast for longer depending on how you like your meat: rare, medium or well-done
  9. The sauce in the bottom of your roast pan makes a delicious gravy
  10. Add gravy powder to thicken
  11. Place potatoes around your roast for the last 30 minutes