Roast Beef with Gravy and Fries

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb beef sirloin roast
• 2 large russet potatoes
• 1.5 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the 1.5 lb beef sirloin roast dry and season all over with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare, about 20-25 minutes. Remove beef, rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   While beef rests, cut 2 large russet potatoes into fries. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

5. 5

   Place the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour, scraping up browned bits, cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1.5 cups beef broth and add 4 sprigs thyme. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Slice the rested beef thinly against the grain. Serve with fries, spoon gravy over the beef, and garnish with extra thyme if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Oven-safe skillet
• Baking sheet
• Cutting board
• Whisk

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