Cooking can be stressful, especially at Christmas time so that’s why we’ve teamed up with AO.com to help ensure you avoid a Christmas crisis in the kitchen. 

Forget turkey this year, this succulent joint of beef is family friendly and is ready to eat in under an hour. Simply serve with piping hot roasties, Yorkshire puds and crisp green veg all drizzled with a healthy serving of gravy to finish.

Serves: 8-12 portions

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

What You’ll Need:

• 1 beef joint
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper

What To Do:

• Preheat your oven to 220C.
• First, rub the joint with the olive oil all over, then with the mustard.
• Season well with salt and pepper all over.
• Now put the joint into the preheated oven on 220C for 30 minutes.
• After that time, turn the temperature down to 180C and open the oven door slightly for a few minutes to let out some of the surplus heat.
• Roast for 12 minutes per 500g for a perfect pink.
• After that time, take the beef out of the oven and cover with tin foil.
• Leave to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Now you’ve got a show stopping Roast Beef main; here’s a handy timings guide to ensure your meat and trimmings are finished perfectly on time for everyone to enjoy.