Skip to main content
Christmas Roast Beef and Big Pigs in Blankets
Christmas Roast Beef and Big Pigs in Blankets

Christmas Roast Beef and Big Pigs in Blankets

with Gravy, Roast Potatoes, Honey Roasted Root Veg and Green Beans

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on November 07, 2022

This Christmas Roast Beef and Big Pigs in Blankets is a luxurious dinner night option, made with premium ingredients for a real taste of luxury at home!

Allergens:
Nuts
Sulphites
Mustard

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total1 hour
Active 40 minutes
DifficultyExperienced

Ingredients

serving amount

3

Garlic Clove**

400

British Beef Roasting Joint

450

Potatoes

80

Green Beans

25

Hazelnuts

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Nuts)

4

British Streaky Bacon

4

British Honey Mustard Sausages

(Contains: Sulphites, Mustard)

1

Parsnip

2

Carrot

20

Chicken Stock Paste

Not included in your delivery

30

Butter

3

Plain Flour

400

Water for the Gravy

1

Honey

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)1497 kcal
Energy (kJ)6264 kJ
Fat94.4 g
of which saturates39.2 g
Carbohydrate82.4 g
of which sugars23.6 g
Protein77.6 g
Salt6.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Garlic Press
Medium Saucepan
Colander
Pan
Lid

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Get Prepping
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Remove the beef joint from your fridge, pop it onto a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and rub three quarters of the garlic over the beef. Set aside and allow it come up to room temperature.

Next, pour enough oil into a deep baking tray to cover the bottom and pop into the hot oven.

Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/2 tsp salt. Peel and chop the potatoes into 4cm chunks. Boil the potatoes for 7-8 mins or until the edges are soft.

Roast the Potatoes
2

Meanwhile, trim the green beans. Roughly chop the hazelnuts.

When the potatoes are ready, drain in a colander and sprinkle on a third of the flour (see pantry for amount).

Shake to fluff up the potatoes, then carefully add them to the hot baking tray, turning in the oil.

Season with salt, then roast on the top shelf until golden, 45-50 mins. Turn halfway through.

Bring on the Beef
3

Meanwhile, wrap a rasher of bacon around each sausage - starting at the top, spiral the bacon down the sausage so it covers the whole thing. Pop onto one side of another baking tray, then set aside for now. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.

Season the beef with salt and pepper, then roast on the middle shelf of your oven for 20-25/30-35 mins (depending on size) for medium-rare. Add an extra 5 mins if you like your beef more well done. 

Meanwhile, trim the parsnip and carrots, then halve lengthways (no need to peel). Chop them into roughly 1cm wide, 5cm long batons. Add to the other side of the pigs in blankets tray, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.

It's All Gravy
4

Roast the veg and pigs in blankets on the bottom shelf until the veg is tender and the sausages are golden brown and cooked through, 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: The sausages are cooked when no longer pink in the middle. Cook bacon thoroughly.

Meanwhile, pop a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Melt the butter, then stir in the flour (see pantry for both amounts). Continue to stir until combined, you've made a roux! Cook, stirring, until the roux is a medium brown colour, 3-4 mins.

Gradually stir in the water for the gravy (see pantry for amount), then add the chicken stock paste and bring to the boil, stirring out any lumps that form.

Cook the Beans
5

Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened to your liking, 15-20 mins. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the green beans and stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins. 

Stir in the remaining garlic, then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 1 min.

Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Cook until the beans are tender, 4-5 mins, then remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

Serve up your Festive Feast
6

Once the beef is cooked, rest, wrapped loosely in foil, for at least 10 mins before slicing. IMPORTANT: The beef is safe to eat when the outside is browned and cooked.

Once roasted, drizzle the honey (see pantry for amount) over the veg and toss together. 

Slice the beef and share between your plates. Serve with the roast potatoes, root veg, green beans and pigs in blankets alongside.

Scatter the hazelnuts over the beans and pour over the gravy to finish.

Enjoy!

This week's must-try HelloFresh recipes

Umami Miso Mushroom Rigatoni

Umami Miso Mushroom Rigatoni

with Peas and Cheese
Curried Cauliflower Cheese Filo Pie

Curried Cauliflower Cheese Filo Pie

with Baby Leaf Salad
Halloumi, Pea and Coconut Pasanda Curry

Halloumi, Pea and Coconut Pasanda Curry

with Mango Chutney, Baby Spinach and Basmati Rice
Meat-Free Mince Chilli non Carne Loaded Rice Bowl

Meat-Free Mince Chilli non Carne Loaded Rice Bowl

with Kidney Beans, Smashed Avocado, Tomato Salsa and Cheese
Singapore Style Crispy Tofu & Black Pepper Noodles

Singapore Style Crispy Tofu & Black Pepper Noodles

with Green Beans, Pak Choi and Bell Pepper
Thai Style Chicken Noodles

Thai Style Chicken Noodles

with Green Beans and Pepper
Warming Ginger, Cauliflower and Coconut Bowl

Warming Ginger, Cauliflower and Coconut Bowl

with Zesty Rice and Black Beans
Puttanesca Style Rigatoni

Puttanesca Style Rigatoni

with Tenderstem® Broccoli, Olives and Cheese
Creamy Mexican Style Spiced Stew and Ciabatta

Creamy Mexican Style Spiced Stew and Ciabatta

with Corn, Butter Beans and Sweet Potato
Rogan Josh Lamb Burger

Rogan Josh Lamb Burger

with Zesty Fries, Mango Chutney Mayo and Kachumber Salad
Super Quick Teriyaki Pork Rice Bowl

Super Quick Teriyaki Pork Rice Bowl

with Pea Pods and Sesame Seeds
Speediest Sambal Teriyaki Beef Noodles

Speediest Sambal Teriyaki Beef Noodles

with Pea Pods, Carrot and Sesame
Honey Glazed Sausage Bake and Bravas Inspired Sauce

Honey Glazed Sausage Bake and Bravas Inspired Sauce

with Roasted Baby Plum Tomatoes, Red Onion and Peas
Tex-Mex Style Pork and Bean Chilli

Tex-Mex Style Pork and Bean Chilli

with Courgette, Tostada Dippers and Soured Cream
Speedy Spicy Cajun Chicken Macaroni

Speedy Spicy Cajun Chicken Macaroni

with Peas, Pepper and Italian Style Cheese
Speedy Chorizo Orzo

Speedy Chorizo Orzo

with Cheese, Peas and Rocket
Chermoula Pork Koftas and Greek Style Fries

Chermoula Pork Koftas and Greek Style Fries

with Roasted Garlic Yoghurt and Lemon Dressed Salad
Cumberland Sausages in Mustard Cream Sauce

Cumberland Sausages in Mustard Cream Sauce

with Roasted Roots and Herby Chips
Sticky Honey Indonesian Style Beef Rice Bowl

Sticky Honey Indonesian Style Beef Rice Bowl

with Pepper, Cabbage and Carrot
Central American Inspired Bacon and Black Bean Stew

Central American Inspired Bacon and Black Bean Stew

with Roasted Broccoli, Rice and Orange