Air Fryer Roast Beef
Tender air-fried top sirloin roast served with roasted pearl onions, thyme-seasoned butternut squash, whole-grain mustard, and warm gravy. A complete roast beef dinner prepared mainly in the air fryer.
Equipment
- Air fryer, 5- or 6-quart
- Aluminium Foil
- Kitchen string
- Pastry brush
- Serving tray
Ingredients
- 1.36 kg beef top sirloin roast
- 907 g butternut squash unpeeled and cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Prepared gravy for serving
- 354 g pearl onions unpeeled and halved
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 175°C (350°F) for 5 minutes.
- Tie the beef roast at 2 cm intervals with kitchen string to create a compact, even shape.
- Brush the beef with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and season to taste.
- Place the beef and pearl onions in the air fryer basket and cook at 175°C (350°F) for approximately 45 minutes, turning the roast halfway through. Adjust the cooking time according to the desired doneness and check the internal temperature before serving.
- Transfer the beef to a serving tray and brush it with the whole-grain mustard.
- Cover loosely with aluminium foil and rest for 20 minutes.
- While the beef rests, brush the butternut squash with the remaining olive oil, sprinkle with the thyme leaves, and season to taste.
- Place the squash in the air fryer basket and cook at 175°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes, until tender.
- Slice the rested beef and serve with the roasted pearl onions, butternut squash, and warm gravy.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the sliced roast beef with the roasted pearl onions, butternut squash, and plenty of warm gravy. This complete Dinner needs little else, although an additional Vegetables dish or freshly baked Bread works well for a larger meal.Variations
The doneness of the beef can be adjusted to your preference. For rare beef, allow approximately 15 to 20 minutes per pound; for medium, 20 to 25 minutes per pound; and for well-done beef, 25 to 30 minutes per pound at 175°C (350°F). Cooking time is only a guide, so always check the internal temperature of the meat. The butternut squash can also be served with other recipes from the Vegetables collection.Storage and Reheating
Cool leftover beef, onions, squash, and gravy promptly and store them covered in the refrigerator. Keep the gravy separately when possible. Reheat the beef gently to avoid drying it out. Leftover roast beef can also be used in Sandwiches or other Beef dishes.Wine Advice
A Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent partner for roast beef and rich gravy. Its structure works particularly well with the savoury beef, mustard, and roasted vegetables. Explore suitable wines at René’s Wijnbeleving.Nutrition values
Serving: 650 gr | Calories: 760 kcal | koolhydraten: 32 g | Eiwitten: 75 g | Vet: 36 g | Verzadigd vet: 13 g | Natrium: 690 mg | Suiker: 10 g