Roast Beef Recipes

This is the most tender roast beef recipe you’ve ever had. And so easy to make! I know cooking a whole roast beef can sound intimidating, but trust me, it couldn’t be easier! I’ll walk you through all of the steps to make it as simple as possible. This recipe on how to cook melt in the mouth roast beef is gluten free, dairy free, low carb, and can be made Whole30-friendly by subbing extra beef broth for the red wine.

I love a good roast beef dinner for Sunday family dinner or when we are feeding a crowd! It’s even perfect for a special occasion!

A 4 pound roast can stretch a long way. I’d say it’s probably enough for 10 good servings. And if you’re feeding a smaller family, the leftovers are amazing!! Leftover roast beef sandwiches, anyone?? Or dice it up for some delicious steak tacos!

1. Salt the roast and let it come to room temp: …
2. Preheat the oven to 375°F: …
3. Insert slivers of garlic into the roast: …
4. Rub the roast with olive oil, then season: …
5. Put the roast on the rack with a pan below: …
6. Brown at 375°F, then lower the heat to 225°F: …
7. Roast to an internal temp of 135°F to 140°F:

Perfect Roast Beef

Roast beef might sound complicated to make, but it’s actually simple! With our tips, you can have a tender, flavorful roast beef for your holiday dinner.

Prep: 2h10min

Total: 4h10min

Yield: 8 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1 (4-lb.) round roast
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. Recommended: let roast sit uncovered on a wire rack set in a baking sheet in the refrigerator 1 hour, up to overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub all over roast.
3. Place roast in roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325° and roast 1 hours 45 minutes more for medium, or 2 hours for medium well done.
4. Remove from oven and let rest 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

How to Cook Melt In Your Mouth Roast Beef (easy recipe)

With just 20 minutes of hands-on time, this roast beef recipe couldn’t be easier! It’s super tender and full of flavor. Just perfect for Sunday family dinner or your next party! This recipe is gluten free, paleo, dairy free, keto, low carb, and can be made Whole30. Enjoy!

Prep: 5min

Total: 80min

Yield: 10

Ingredients:

• 4 lb organic beef roast
• 2 Tbsp fine sea salt
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter
• ½ cup organic beef broth
• ½ cup dry red wine
• 3 sprigs rosemary
• 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)

Instruction:

1. Remove roast from refrigerator about 2 hours before starting recipe to allow it to come closer to room temperature. It will still be a little cool after 2 hours, but not cold.
2. In a small bowl combine salt and pepper.
3. Use a sharp, thin knife to make 3 slits on one side of the roast (about 2-3 inches deep), stuff each slit with one garlic clove and some salt and pepper. Flip the roast over and make 3 more slits on the other side and stuff with garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub the remaining salt and pepper over the outside of the roast.
4. Preheat oven to 275ºF.
5. Melt butter over medium-high heat in an oven-safe skillet (braising pan or cast iron). Sear all sides to brown (for about 15 minutes total). Remove roast to a plate and deglaze the pan with broth and wine.
6. Place roast back in pan and place onion slices and rosemary sprigs around it.
7. Roast at 275ºF until you get to 115ºF (about 12-15 minutes per pound, so a little less than 1 hour for a 4 lb roast). Make sure you have a meat thermometer on hand!
8. Remove to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and allow to rest for about 20 minutes. The internal temp will continue to rise as the roast rests. Serving temp should be 130ºF in the center for medium-rare.
9. Mix a few teaspoons of arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch with the pan juices to make a gravy. Serve roast beef with gravy and onions.
10. Serve with mashed potatoes and my Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts for a delicious meal!

Roast Beef Recipe with Gravy

This simple and juicy Roast Beef recipe with homemade pan gravy is just as impressive as any holiday roast. Roasting beef in the oven is easy, and every bite melts in your mouth.

Prep: 10min

Total: 70min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 104 mg, Sodium 3153 mg, Fiber 0.2 g, Sugar 0.02 g, unSaturated Fat 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lb top round roast beef* (at room temperature 1.5 to 2 hours before cooking)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic (from 3 cloves)
• 2 tsp thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
• 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instruction:

1. Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and rest 15 minutes while you make the gravy. When ready to serve, cut against the grain, shaving the meat into thin slices.
2. Add the cornstarch slurry mixture to the gravy while stirring constantly (this prevents a lumpy gravy). Bring to a simmer and continue to simmer for 3 minutes until gravy is thickened. Turn off the heat and stir in butter until incorporated. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Strain gravy through a sieve if desired.

How to make the Perfect Roast Beef in the Oven

You can make the perfect roast beef in your oven, it’s actually very easy to cook a roast!

Prep: 10min

Total: 90min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 217 kcal, Protein 39 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, Sodium 3428 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 pound roast (like a ribeye roast)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 to 2 teaspoons black pepper, crushed or ground

Instruction:

1. To prepare the meat remove from the refrigerator 60 minutes before cooking. This will give the roast a chance to reach room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3. If the roast is very lean you may want to drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil or two over the roast. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the roast. Place the roast on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Bake the roast for approximately 25 to 30 minutes for every pound of meat for a roast to be cooked to medium.
4. Adjust accordingly for your preferred level of doneness. You should use a meat thermometer to determine when the roast is done. Push the meat thermometer all of the way into the center of the roast. Pull the roast from the oven when the inside temperature of the roast is about 10 degrees less than your desired level of doneness. The temperature of the roast may rise while the roast is resting.
5. Let the roast rest for at least 15 minutes, tented in aluminum foil to keep warm, before carving to serve. Rare : 120 – 130 degrees – bright purple red, tender and juicy. Medium Rare: 130-135 degrees – bright red, warm, tender very juicy.Medium: 135 -145 degrees – rich pink, slightly juicy Medium well: 145 – 155 degrees – tan with slight pink, firm, slight juice Well Done: 155 and above – tan to brown, very little juice, meat can become tough.
6. So if you want a medium rare roast remove it from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 120, it will rest for 15 minutes. The internal temperature will rise while the meat is resting. It is always best to use a meat thermometer if you have one to ensure you cook the roast to your desired level of doneness.PLEASE NOTE: Your cooking time depends on the size of your roast.

How to Cook Perfect Roast Beef | Jamie Oliver

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