Roast beef times (fan 180°C)
| Weight | Rare (52°C) | Medium (60°C) | Well (70°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1 hr | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| 1.5 kg | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 40 min | 2 hr |
| 2 kg | 1 hr 40 min | 2 hr 5 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| 2.5 kg | 2 hr | 2 hr 30 min | 3 hr |
| 3 kg | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr 55 min | 3 hr 30 min |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In a fan oven: about 40 min/kg for rare, 50 min/kg for medium and 60 min/kg for well done, plus a base of 20–30 minutes.
Yes — a fan oven cooks roughly 20°C hotter than conventional. Use 180°C fan (200°C conventional) for these times.