Herb crusted topside roast

Ingredients
Simple ingredients, wonderful result.
Step-by-step method
Make it your own, one easy step at a time.
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 240°C (220° fan-forced).
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Step 2
Arrange shallots and carrots in a large roasting pan. In a small bowl combine oil, garlic, mustard and herbs. Season, stir to combine and spread over beef. Place beef on top of vegetables and pour stock and wine around the base.
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Step 3
Place beef in oven and reduce heat immediately to 200°C (180° fan-forced). Roast in oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until cooked to your liking, covering top of roast with foil if over browning.
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Step 4
Remove roast from oven, set beef aside on a tray and cover with foil. Rest for 15 minutes. Return vegetables to oven for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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Step 6
Drain and return potatoes to saucepan. Season. Mash with butter and milk until smooth. Stir through parmesan.
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Step 7
Slice beef and serve with shallots, carrots, parmesan mash, sugar snaps and gravy.
Tips
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The herb crust will work well on any beef roast cut.
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Use any combination of fresh herbs you like for the crust.
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For a creamier mash, add more milk.
