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Choosing beef cut for Christmas lunch?

*zippy*
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Hi

We are going to have organic beef for Christmas dinner, please can you advise which cut is least likely to be tough topside or sirloin?

If I roast beef it always turns out tough as old boots so I will probably put it in the slow cooker.

thanks :)

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  • straws
    straws Posts: 133 Forumite
    Hi
    Sirloin is more tender, but they're both ideal for roasting - there's no point slow cooking them. Personally I always use brisket for slow cooking - it's fool-proof and tastes amazing - really cheap too!
  • beverleyhills
    beverleyhills Posts: 747 Forumite
    We have rib of beef for our Christmas Dinner. Sirloin is the best cut, but more expensive. Personally I think that topside is better pot roasted.

    Beef should be marbled with fat that melts during roasting.
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  • dannahaz
    dannahaz Posts: 1,069 Forumite
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    We have sirloin of beef on the bone at Christmas when we have plenty of money, otherwise rib of beef.

    For a foolproof cooking experience, I recommend following Delia's instructions (use them whichever of the two you go for)
    http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/traditional-roast-sirloin-of-beef,1182,RC.html
  • nomoneytoday
    nomoneytoday Posts: 4,871 Forumite
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    Fillet for us on special occasions - pref from an Aberdeen Angus or Alberta cow :yummy:
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