Roast Top Rump of Beef with Crispy Lemon Potatoes and Roast Vegetables
A game-changer roast recipe for the air fryer that's on the table in 45 minutes with side options.
prep time
10 mins
cook time
45 minutes
serves
6 people
Ingredients
- 900g-1kg lean boneless beef top rump joint or topside beef joint
- 2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs of your choice e.g. mixed herbs, thyme, oregano
- Salt and pepper, to season
- Spray oil
For the crispy lemon potatoes:
- 6-8 large floury potatoes e.g. Maris Piper, peeled and cut into 1 cm thick rounds and chunks
- 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to season
For the roast vegetables:
- 6 medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal
- 3 red onions, peeled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
- Salt and pepper, to season
Method
- Remove the beef from the fridge at least an hour before cooking to bring up to room temperature. Pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes. In a small bowl mix together the rapeseed oil, garlic powder or freshly crushed garlic, dried herbs, salt and pepper.
- Brush the mix all over the joint. Spray the air fryer trivet with a little oil and position the beef on top of the trivet. Cook in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 200°C before turning the temperature down to 180°C and cook for a further 15-20 minutes for medium.
- Remove the beef from the air fryer, wrap carefully with foil and rest for 10 minutes. Transfer any meat juices from the foil into a bowl.
- Slice the beef thinly, spoon over any reserved meat juices and serve with your favourite sides.
For the crispy lemon potatoes:
- Parboil the sliced potatoes for 6-7 minutes. Drain and allow to steam.
- Place in a bowl with the oil, garlic, lemon zest, a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cook in a preheated air fryer or preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes, shaking the basket or tray from time to time, until the potatoes are tender in the middle and golden crispy on the outside.
For the roasted vegetables:
- Toss the carrots and onions in a little oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook in a preheated air fryer or oven at 200°C for 25 minutes, until cooked through and caramelised.
