[header] How to cook a beef rump roast [title] Trim the roast of extra fat. [step] Don't remove all the fat from the roast, but if it has a thick or tough layer on one side, use a sharp knife to loosen it, then pull it off and discard. [title] Preheat the oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit (162 degrees celsius). 
[title] Heat oil in a large dutch oven or frying pan. [step] Place the roast in the pan and cook until it is brown on all sides.