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Roast Beef
A foolproof, weeknight-to-Sunday
roast beef
method that delivers a perfect medium-rare crust every time no dry edges, no pink surprises using simple ingredients and clear timings, plus a bonus overnight salt trick for extra tenderness.
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Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
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Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
1
hour
hour
Rest:
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
30
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
380
kcal
Cost:
$20
Equipment
1 Heavy roasting pan
(Holds heat evenly)
1 Digital meat thermometer
(For accurate doneness)
1 Sharp carving knife
1 Large cutting board
1 Kitchen tongs
Ingredients
▢
3–4
lb
beef chuck roast or eye of round
- Trim excess fat if needed
▢
2
teaspoon
kosher salt
- Plus 1 tablespoon if doing overnight salt
▢
1
teaspoon
fresh cracked black pepper
▢
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
▢
1
teaspoon
dried thyme
- Or ½ teaspoon if using fresh
▢
2
sprigs
fresh rosemary
▢
2
tablespoon
olive oil
▢
1
large
Halved and coarsely chopped
- yellow onion
▢
2
carrots
- Cut into 2″ pieces
▢
2
stalks
celery
- Cut into 2″ pieces
▢
1
cup
beef broth
▢
½
cup
red wine
- ttoptional
▢
2
leaves
bay leaves
Instructions
Gather ingredients and fully season the beef roast
Sear the roast on all sides to develop a rich crust
Roast at 450°F then lower heat until internal 135°F
Let the roast rest under foil for 15 minutes to redistribute juices
Carve the beef into thin slices against the grain
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving:
250
g
|
Calories:
380
kcal
(19%)
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
(2%)
|
Protein:
40
g
(80%)
|
Fat:
20
g
(31%)
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
(44%)
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.5
g
|
Cholesterol:
120
mg
(40%)
|
Sodium:
780
mg
(34%)
|
Potassium:
600
mg
(17%)
|
Fiber:
1
g
(4%)
|
Sugar:
2
g
(2%)
|
Vitamin A:
3000
IU
(60%)
|
Vitamin C:
6
mg
(7%)
|
Calcium:
40
mg
(4%)
|
Iron:
4
mg
(22%)
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