large roast beef cooking times

nikki32

Hi,

I need a little reassurance about cooking times. (Bit worried lots of people coming & I've never cooked such a large piece of beef)

I'm cooking 8lb roast beef.
It's in oven at 200 c with foil on. I'd like it well done.

Any advice on how long to roast and how long to stand before carving.

I love some (I know what I'm doing) tips before my mum-in-law arrives and starts to give advice.

Thanks
Nikki

Pink.

Hi nikki,

Dust the joint with mustard powder and black pepper.

For and 8lb piece of beef pre-heat the oven to 250 degrees, and blast it for 20 minutes before turning the oven down to 190 and cook for another two to two and a half hours for well done.

For that size of joint I would allow it to rest in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.

Pink

nikki32

Thanks pink

I'll do just that

Nikki