roast beef

Originating from traditional English cuisine, "roast beef" is a popular dish often served during Sunday dinners and festive occasions.

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Definition

A2Culinary

(general)A dish made by cooking a cut of beef in an oven, typically seasoned and roasted to the desired level of doneness.

Example

  • We had roast beef with potatoes for dinner.
  • The roast beef was tender and full of flavor.

B1Culinary

(general)A specific cut of beef intended for roasting, usually from the rib or loin.

Example

  • She bought a roast beef from the butcher for the Sunday meal.
  • The chef recommended a rib cut for the perfect roast beef.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roast beef":

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