Roast beef is a classic dish made by slow-roasting a large cut of beef in the oven until tender and flavorful. It’s commonly served for family dinners or holidays and is often paired with potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.
Simple Roast Beef Recipe (serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb beef roast (such as chuck roast, rib roast, or top round)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
- 2 cups beef broth
- Optional: carrots, potatoes, and onions for roasting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season the beef
- Rub the roast with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
3. Prepare the roasting pan
- Place the roast in a roasting pan.
- Add beef broth to the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange carrots, potatoes, and onions around the roast if using.
4. Roast
- Roast for about 20 minutes per pound for medium doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer:
- 125°F (52°C) rare
- 135°F (57°C) medium-rare
- 145°F (63°C) medium
5. Rest the meat
- Remove roast from the oven and let it rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. This keeps it juicy.
6. Serve
- Slice thinly and serve with roasted vegetables and pan juices or gravy.
💡 Tips
- Searing the roast in a hot pan for 3–4 minutes per side before roasting adds extra flavor.
- Leftover roast beef is great for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
- For very tender beef, cook low and slow and keep the roast slightly pink inside.
If you want, I can also show you:
🍖 3 different roast beef styles (oven, slow cooker, and pot roast) that restaurants use for extra tender meat.
