This tasty traditional meat dish is easy to prepare and requires minimum prep. Some fresh garlic and a simple rub of Italian herbs, such as rosemary or thyme, will turn this beef roast into a delicious centrepiece for any lunch or dinner table. Although it may not be quick, it couldn’t be easier.
The magic ingredient is the garlic which caramelizes and seasons the bacon-wrapped roast while it cooks to medium-rare perfection in the oven. And nothing beats the leftovers which can be used to make great roast beef sandwiches the next day.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Roast beef is a signature national dish of England. It’s widely believed that the British people’s love of beef began during the reign of King Henry the VII in 1485. His Yeomen Warders – the royal guard – were affectionately referred to as “beefeaters” because they would eat fresh roasted beef every Sunday after church. The dish is so synonymous with England and its cooking methods from the 18th century that a French nickname for the English is “les Rosbifs“.