[SuperSal1]

I'm cooking roast for 8 tomorrow and Beef has been requested. Does anybody have a recommendation for the best cut which will provide succulent meat...at both the medium rare and well-done ends?

I have Tesco, Sainsbury's and Lidle close by. Which should I head for?

Many thanks.

[Sarah_1971]

I always use topside. I cook it on a low heat and it always turns out lovely.

[DiamondDoll]

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Originally Posted by Sarah_1971

I always use topside. I cook it on a low heat and it always turns out lovely.

I'll second that.

Not sure it matters too much where you buy it, just as long as you wrap it tightly in foil and don't have the oven too hot. I always remove the foil and turn up the oven for the last 20mins or so.

[CherylFan]

Roll it in mustard powder first

[Rocket Queen]

I like brisket,cook over night in slow cooker,when cool slice,
make a gravy with juices,pour over slices and warm in oven, delish!
And don't forget the Yorkshires!

[postit]

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Originally Posted by Sarah_1971

I always use topside. I cook it on a low heat and it always turns out lovely.

Seconded, but do sear all sides first.

[Welsh-lad]

Topside is too dry imo.

I'd get a nice roll of sirloin. The fat will baste the meat as it cooks.
Very tasty.

[degsyhufc]

* is a lot to cook for, especially if you're not used to cooking a joint of that size and getting the result you want.
A big sirloin would be expensive.


I'd second the brisket in the slow cooker or low oven. It's going to be fully cooked but should be really tender.

[Welsh-lad]

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

* is a lot to cook for, especially if you're not used to cooking a joint of that size and getting the result you want.
A big sirloin would be expensive.


I'd second the brisket in the slow cooker or low oven. It's going to be fully cooked but should be really tender.

Braised brisket isn't a roast, which is what the OP asked for.... unless there's such a thing as slow roasting these days . There probably is!

[aggielane]

I always buy Sainsburys Taste the Difference British Beef Roasting Joint never have any complaints

[SuperSal1]

I bought 2 medium size rump/topside from Lidle (says they feed 7-10 people each...don't think they know my family lol!) and am about to put them in the oven. Smeared with mustard powder and covered with foil. Thinking that an hour and 15 will be enough with 15 minutes resting.

I'll let you know how it goes!

[chopsim]

I can cook steaks how I like them, I can cook brisket low and slow but I just cannot get a joint of beef right in the oven. Either dry as a bone or crispy outside and raw in the middle.
I like it medium rare.

[Rocket Queen]

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Originally Posted by chopsim

I can cook steaks how I like them, I can cook brisket low and slow but I just cannot get a joint of beef right in the oven. Either dry as a bone or crispy outside and raw in the middle.
I like it medium rare.

I have the same problem with roasting beef, thank god for the slow cooker

[degsyhufc]

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Originally Posted by Welsh-lad

Braised brisket isn't a roast, which is what the OP asked for.... unless there's such a thing as slow roasting these days . There probably is!

You've never heard of a slow roast?

[Rocket Queen]

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

You've never heard of a slow roast?

Or a pot roast

[Welsh-lad]

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

You've never heard of a slow roast?

Nope. To me a roast is cooking something at a relatively high temperature, and therefore not for too long obviously, so a roast chicken would mean cooking for 20 minutes to the pound.

Not saying that is the definition but it's what I think of when someone says they're having a roast.

[chopsim]

I bought a bit of beef yesterday from morrisons. 1.5kg for £6.
I have never been able to cook beef properly.
70 minutes @ 200c.
I am so chuffed, it was perfect. I roasted it on a rack, don't know if that made a difference.
Just made a beef stroganoff with the leftovers. And enough to slice wafer thin for sandwiches.
Little things please me.

[postit]

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Originally Posted by chopsim

I bought a bit of beef yesterday from morrisons. 1.5kg for £6.
I have never been able to cook beef properly.
70 minutes @ 200c.
I am so chuffed, it was perfect. I roasted it on a rack, don't know if that made a difference.
Just made a beef stroganoff with the leftovers. And enough to slice wafer thin for sandwiches.
Little things please me.

Well done you I also bought a large topside joint for a smidge over £8, cut it into 3 good sized joints, roasted one and froze the other two.