🥩 Roast beef
Roast beef is a classic dish made by slow-roasting a large cut of beef in the oven until tender and juicy. It’s often served sliced with gravy, vegetables, or potatoes and is popular for family dinners and holidays.
🧾 Ingredients (6 servings)
- 3–4 lb beef roast (top round, chuck roast, or rib roast)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- 1 onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the beef
- Rub roast with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Prepare roasting pan
- Place sliced onions in the bottom of the pan (optional).
- Set roast on top and pour beef broth around it.
- Roast
- Cook about 20 minutes per pound until desired doneness.
- Internal temperatures:
- 135°F – medium-rare
- 145°F – medium
- Rest the meat
- Let roast rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve
- Slice against the grain and serve with the pan juices or gravy.
🍽️ Popular sides
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted carrots
- Yorkshire pudding
- Green beans
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, sear the roast in a hot pan before putting it in the oven—this creates a richer crust.
If you’d like, I can also show you 3 different styles of roast beef (slow cooker, deli-style for sandwiches, and classic Sunday roast).
