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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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RAQUEL ALVAREZ

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Roast Beef de Navidad

Cultural Context

Roast Beef de Navidad is a traditional Spanish dish often served during Christmas celebrations. It symbolizes abundance and family gatherings, with the roast being the centerpiece of the holiday feast. In many Spanish homes, this dish is accompanied by seasonal vegetables and rich gravies, showcasing the importance of communal meals during festive times. Modern variations may include different cuts of meat or spices, reflecting regional tastes across Spain.

SpanishESmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 o 1.5 kg roast beef
pimienta al gusto
1.3 kg de patatas king edward o romano
1 vaso de vino tipo oporto o Pedro Ximenez
1 vaso de caldo de carne
20 gr de harina
100 gr de ciruelas sin huesos
150 gr de dátiles

beef roast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice can mimic the sweetness without the alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is typically cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 220ºC.

2

Season the roast beef with pepper to taste.

3

Place the roast beef in the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 220ºC.

4

After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 190ºC and continue cooking for the remaining time, calculating 15 minutes of cooking for every 450 grams of meat.

5

Check that the internal temperature of the roast beef reaches 62ºC.

6

While the beef is cooking, prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting them as desired.

7

In a saucepan, combine the wine, beef broth, and flour to create a sauce.

8

Add the pitted plums and dates to the sauce and simmer until thickened.

9

Serve the roast beef with the potatoes and sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

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Also Known As

Roast Beef for ChristmasNavidad Roast Beef

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