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The 10 golden rules for perfect roast beef

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Cooking times and temperatures 11/11

Cooking times and temperatures

The ideal cooking temperature is between 320-350 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Once your roast is nicely browned, you should count 20 to 30 minutes per half pound of meat. You can determine how cooked your roast is by touching it: the more well-done it is, the harder it will feel. A rare roast should have the same consistency of the fleshy bit of your thumb when your hand isn't clenched. 

 

And be sure to check out this great recipe for roast beef! 

 

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Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Water

 Filling:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

 Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
  2. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.  
  3. Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat. 
  4. Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet. 
  5. Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles. 
  6. Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle. 
  7. Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
  8. Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
  9. Enjoy!