🥩 Roast Beef
Roast beef is a classic dish made by cooking a beef roast in the oven or slow cooker until tender. It can be served hot with sides or thinly sliced for sandwiches.
🥘 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lbs (900–1350 g) beef roast (top sirloin, ribeye, or rump roast)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- Optional: vegetables like carrots, onions, and potatoes for roasting
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare beef:
- Pat the roast dry.
- Rub with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Roast:
- Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Optional: surround with vegetables.
- Cook until desired doneness:
- Rare: 125°F (52°C)
- Medium: 135°F (57°C)
- Well-done: 150°F (66°C)
- Approx. 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare.
- Rest the meat:
- Let roast rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. This keeps juices in the meat.
- Serve:
- Slice thin for sandwiches or thick for a plated meal.
- Serve with gravy, roasted vegetables, or horseradish sauce.
💡 Tips
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- For extra flavor, marinate beef overnight in olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
- Leftover roast beef can be used in sandwiches, salads, or stir-fries.
If you want, I can give a slow-cooker version of roast beef that’s extra tender and juicy with minimal effort.
