TRADITIONAL ROAST BEEF WITH YORKSHIRE PUDDING

Steps:

• For the Gravy:- 1 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp red wine 1 1/4 cups beef stock, or the water from cooked vegetables.
• Ground black pepper YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 Tbsp cold water small pieces of dripping Rub the outside of the beef with garlic and black pepper.
• Sprinkle with flour and place into a preheated roasting dish with melted dripping.
• Roast at 180C for 25 minutes per 500g of meat for medium rare beef.
• Cover loosely with foil.
• Leave to stand for 15 minutes before carving.
• Gravy:- Place roasting dish over a low heat, add the flour and stir well until you have a light brown mix.
• Gradually add the wine and stock until the gravy thickens.
• Check for seasonings.
• Serve over the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
• Yorkshire Pudding:- Place pieces or dripping into Yorkshire pudding dishes or deep muffin tins.
• Place these into a 220C oven until they start to smoke. Place all other ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Pour batter into the tins, fill 3/4 full.
• Return to the oven, immediately and bake for 20 - 30 minutes until risen and golden brown.
• Serve your roast with a selection of steamed, simmered and roasted vegetables.
• Cheers, Doreen Doreen Randal, Wanganui.
• New Zealand.