Roast Topside of Beef
A proper traditional roast — lean, full of flavour, and perfect for feeding the family.
Topside has been a Sunday favourite for generations, and when cooked right, it delivers beautifully tender slices and rich beef flavour.
🛒 What You’ll Need (Serves 4–6)
- 1–1.5kg topside beef joint
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- Salt & black pepper
- Beef stock
- 1 tbsp oil
🔪 Butcher’s Tip
Because it’s a lean cut, don’t overcook it.
👉 Best served medium and sliced thin.
🔥 How to Cook
- Preheat oven to 200°C
- Rub oil, salt & pepper over the joint
- Place on a bed of onions & carrots
👉 Cooking guide:
- 20 mins per 500g = Medium
- Add extra time if you prefer more done
- Rest for 20 minutes before carving
🥔 Serve With
- Roast potatoes
- Yorkshire puddings
- Seasonal veg
- Rich beef gravy or some chutney
♻️ Leftover Ideas
- Cold roast beef sandwiches
- Beef wraps with horseradish
- Next-day steak-style slices
📣 Ask in store for the right size — we’ll make sure it suits your family perfectly.
