Description
Succulent roast beef brings Sunday dinner nostalgia right to your plate, delivering classic comfort with rich, tender flavors. Professional chefs and home cooks alike will savor this mouthwatering centerpiece that promises restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) round roast
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Cooking Oils:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Uncover the roast from refrigeration and let it reach room temperature on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 450°F, preparing for an intense initial sear.
- Create a fragrant herb rub by thoroughly blending aromatic olive oil with crushed garlic, finely chopped rosemary, fresh thyme, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Massage the herb mixture comprehensively over every surface of the roast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position the seasoned roast on a sturdy roasting rack inside a deep roasting pan, allowing heat to circulate underneath.
- Initiate cooking by roasting at 450°F for 15 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior and seal in juices.
- Dramatically reduce oven temperature to 325°F for gentle, consistent cooking.
- Continue roasting for approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, targeting an internal temperature of 135°F for medium doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow the roast to relax and redistribute internal juices for 20-25 minutes before carving into succulent slices.
Notes
- Pat the roast dry thoroughly before refrigerating to ensure a crispy exterior and enhance browning.
- Allow the meat to come to room temperature before roasting to guarantee even cooking throughout the cut.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, aiming for 135°F for medium-rare and 145°F for medium.
- Try herb variations like adding sage or oregano to create unique flavor profiles for different meal experiences.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg