Name: Czech-Style Roast Beef with Potato Dumplings
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 500g beef roast; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 4 medium potatoes; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup butter; 1 egg; 1/4 tsp nutmeg

A traditional Czech dish featuring tender roast beef served with fluffy potato dumplings.

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet.
Season beef with garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sear on all sides in the skillet.
Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 25-30 minutes for medium-rare.
While beef roasts, peel and dice potatoes. Boil until tender, then mash with milk, butter, egg, and nutmeg.
Rest beef for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with potato dumplings.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.