Equipment:-
Roaster with Roasting Rack
Ingredients:-
2 kgs round roast beef – fat trimmed
1/4 Cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic – chopped
4 cloves garlic – cut into slivers
1 tbsp. fresh basil – chopped
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary – chopped
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
METHOD:-
Take the roast out of the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking.
Preheat the oven to 220 deg C.
In a small bowl combine the olive oil, chopped garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
Cut slits into the roast with a sharp knife evenly around the roast, then insert the garlic slivers in the slits.
Rub the garlic/herb mixture all over the roast evenly. Place the roast in a roasting pan with a rack in it.
Place the roasting pan in the oven, uncovered, and roast for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 160 deg C and roast for an additional 1 hour and 45 minutes for medium, or 2 hours for medium well done.
Remove the roast from the oven, transfer to a cutting board or serving plate and let it rest for 15 to 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve with your favorite potatoes, vegetables and gravy.