Method
- Salt the roast and let it come to room temp: …
- Preheat the oven to 375°F: …
- Insert slivers of garlic into the roast: …
- Rub the roast with olive oil, then season: …
- Put the roast on the rack with a pan below: …
- Brown at 375°F, then lower the heat to 225°F: …
- 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:
- Recommended: let roast sit uncovered on a wire rack set in a baking sheet in the refrigerator 1 hour, up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub all over roast.
- 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.
- Remove from oven and let rest 15 to 30 minutes before serving.
How to Cook Perfect Roast Beef | Jamie Oliver
FAQ
How do I cook a beef roast without drying it out?
When cooking a roast in the oven, keep it uncovered until roasted to the desired doneness. After removing from the oven, tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, preventing them from draining out during carving—and preventing dry, disappointing meat.
Does beef roast get more tender the longer it cooks?
Does chuck roast get more tender the longer you cook it? It does! The secret to an incredible beef chuck roast recipe is to let it cook for long enough. I cook my chuck roast for 6 hours and 20 minutes, and by the time it’s done it’s fall-apart tender with soft carrots and potatoes all cooked in the same pot.
How long should you cook roast beef for?
To cook rare, allow 15-20 minutes per 500g of meat. To cook medium allow 20-25 minutes per 500g of meat. To cook well done allow 25-30 minutes per 500g of meat. Use a leave-in meat thermometer for the perfect roast – try this one.
Do you cook a roast at 325 or 350?
The perfect temperature to roast at (after searing) is 325 °F. Refer to the Roast Perfect App for specific times for your roast cut.
