IT'S GOOD TO KNOW
- Calorie-for-calorie, beef is one of the most nutrient-rich foods. Not only does it provide you with a number of essential nutrients, it also has one of the highest concentrations of these nutrients compared to many other proteins.
- Beef is an excellent food source of protein, zinc and vitamin B12.
- Beef supplies high-quality protein, complete with all nine essential amino acids.
- Beef is one of the most important dietary sources of iron.
- Protein plays many roles that help keep you energised and support your body's functions.
- Half the fatty acids in beef are monosaturated, the same heart-healthy kind found in olive oil.
ROASTING TIMES
| Beef Cuts | Cooking Time: Gas mark 4-5, 180-190 °C, 350-375 °F |
|---|---|
| Joints: Sirloin, Rib, Topside, Brisket, Silverside, Mini joints | Rare: 20mins per 450g (1lb) +20mins - internal temp approx 60°C |
| Medium: 25mins per 450g (1lb) +25mins - internal temp approx 70°C | |
| Well-done: 30mins per 450g (1lb) +30mins - internal temp approx 80°C | |
| Burgers | 15-20 minutes |
FRYING TIMES
| Beef Cuts | Cooking Time |
|---|---|
| Minute Steak | For each side allow: 1-2 minutes |
| Fillet steak 2-3cm(3/4-1 1/4inch) thick | For each side allow:
Rare: 3-4 minutes Medium: 4-5 minutes Well-done: 6-7 minutes |
| Sirloin, rump, rib-eye, minute, 2cm (3/4inch) thick | For each side allow:
Rare: 2 1/2 minutes Medium: 4 minutes Well-done: 6 minutes |
| Burgers, 1-2cm (1/4-3/4inch) thick | For each side allow:
4-6 minutes |
| Mince | 4-6 minutes - In a good heavy based pan fry mince, either dry or with a little oil |