Stuffed & Rolled Deboned Beef Rib with Thickened Gravy

A hearty, elegant roast perfect for a special meal that still feels homey. 🍖 Save this for your next feast.

Shop Divine Deli at your nearest Woermann Brock Fresh store.

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Ingredients:

Filling (prepare beforehand)

• 100g Divine Deli bacon cubes

• 200g mushrooms, finely chopped

• 8–10 dried apricots, chopped

• 1 cup cooked couscous

• ½ cup pecan nuts, roughly chopped

• 1 medium onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp oil or butter

• Salt & pepper – to taste

  
  

Beef Rib & Seasoning

• 1 large deboned Divine Deli beef rib (ask any Divine Deli butcher for one)

• Salt & pepper – to taste

• 1 tbsp barbecue spice rub

• 1 tsp crushed garlic

• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (optional)

• 1 tsp fresh origanum, chopped (optional)

• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)

• Thin cotton string for tying

  
  

Gravy

• Leftover pan juices from roast

• 1–2 tsp flour or cornstarch (for thickening)

• Optional: splash of red wine or stock

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Method:

Prepare the Filling

• Heat oil/butter, fry onion, garlic & bacon until golden.

• Add mushrooms, cook till soft.

• Stir in apricots, pecans & couscous. Season, then cool.

Prep the Beef Rib

• Lay rib flat, season inside with salt, pepper, spice rub, garlic & herbs.

• Spread stuffing evenly, leaving edges clear.

• Roll tightly, tie at intervals with string.

Bake & Roast

• Place roll in covered baking dish with a splash of water or stock.

• Slow roast at 160°C for 3.5 hours.

• Uncover last 30 mins, increase heat to 200°C for a golden crust, basting with pan juices.

Make the Gravy

• Strain pan juices into saucepan, simmer.

• Stir in flour or cornstarch slurry to thicken.

• Add wine or stock if desired. Simmer till glossy.

Serve

• Slice into thick rings.

• Generously spoon gravy over slices.

• Perfect with roasted veg, mash or wild grains.

Ask your nearest Divine Deli butcher for a Deboned Beef Rib.

Enjoy! 😊

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