Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40-60 minutes (depending on size and desired doneness)
Resting time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound beef roast (top round, bottom round, eye of round, or sirloin tip roasts are good choices)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced (optional)
Utensils
- Roasting pan with a rack
- Meat thermometer
Instructions
1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Prepare the roast
- Remove roast from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature.
- Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
- If using garlic, make small slits in the roast and insert garlic slivers.
- Rub the roast all over with the olive oil.
- Generously season the roast with salt, pepper, and rosemary (if using).
3. Roast
- Place the roast on the rack in the roasting pan, fat side up.
- Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, ensuring it’s not touching bone.
- Place the roast in the preheated oven.
- Immediately reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Cooking time
- Cook for 40-60 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reaches the following internal temperatures for your desired level of doneness:
- Rare: 120-125 degrees F (50-52 degrees C)
- Medium-Rare: 130-135 degrees F (55-57 degrees C)
- Medium: 140-145 degrees F (60-63 degrees C)
5. Rest
- Remove the roast from the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
- Let it rest for 15-20 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and juicy roast.
6. Slicing and serving
- Carve the roast against the grain into thin slices.
- Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding.
Tips
Roast selection: Choose a roast with some marbling (thin streaks of fat) for the best flavor and tenderness.
Don’t overcook: Use a meat thermometer for accurate results to prevent overcooking.
Customizable: Add your favorite herbs and spices to the seasoning rub.
Make-ahead gravy (optional): While the roast rests, use the drippings in the roasting pan to create a delicious pan gravy.
Enjoy your delicious and easy roast beef!
