Here’s a classic Roast Beef 🥩 recipe—juicy, tender, and full of flavor:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1.5–2 kg beef roast (ribeye, sirloin, or top round)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme (or a mix)
- 1 cup beef broth (for pan sauce)
- Optional: vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Prepare the Roast
- Pat beef dry with paper towels.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Sear (Optional but Recommended)
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear roast on all sides for 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Roast in Oven
- Place beef in a roasting pan.
- Surround with vegetables if desired.
- Roast for about 20 minutes per 500 g (1 lb) for medium-rare (internal temperature 57 °C / 135 °F). Adjust for preferred doneness.
- Rest the Meat
- Remove roast from oven and let it rest 15–20 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Make Pan Sauce (Optional)
- Place roasting pan on stovetop over medium heat.
- Add beef broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes to make a simple gravy.
- Serve
- Slice roast beef against the grain.
- Serve with pan sauce and roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
✅ Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Letting the roast rest is crucial to keep it juicy.
- Rub with garlic and herbs under the fat layer for more flavor.
I can also give a slow cooker roast beef recipe that’s super tender and ready with minimal effort. Do you want me to share that?
