BBQ Beef Rump

Australian BBQ · Weber Baby Q

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Ingredients

  • Beef
  • Beef rump (Aldi pre-marinated works well)
  • Baby Potatoes
  • Baby potatoes
  • Rice wine vinegar
  • Fresh dill, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Cos Hearts
  • Cos hearts, halved
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Olive oil (for grilling)
  • Caper-Lemon Dressing
  • Capers, chopped
  • Lemon zest + juice
  • Fresh chives, chopped
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper

Method

  1. Beef — Bring to room temperature before cooking. Heat Weber Baby Q to high. Sear ~5 mins each side, adjust for desired doneness and thickness. Rest before slicing.
  2. Potatoes — Steam 15–20 mins until tender. While hot, toss immediately with a splash of rice wine vinegar and dill. Then dress with the caper-lemon dressing. Finish with extra dill.
  3. Cos — Halve vertically, wash and dry thoroughly. Dress with caper-lemon dressing, top with grated Parmesan. To grill: brush cut side with oil, grill cut-side down 2–3 mins until charred, then dress.
  4. Dressing — Combine capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, salt, pepper, and olive oil. This dresses both the potatoes and the cos.

Notes

  • Vinegar on the hot potatoes first, then the oil-based dressing — the vinegar opens them up, the oil seals in the flavour.
  • One dressing ties the whole plate together; individual garnishes (dill for potatoes, Parmesan for cos) keep each element distinct.
  • Fresh cos gives crisp contrast to the rich beef.
  • The acidity from vinegar and lemon cuts through the richness of the beef and cheese.
  • Great leftover use: tough or undercooked rump goes straight into the Instant Pot for pulled beef.