Perfect Roast Beef

Perfect Roast Beef

from delish.com
250 min
8 servings

Roast beef might sound complicated to make, but it's actually simple! With our tips, you can have a tender, flavorful roast beef for your holiday dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-lb.) round roast
  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Recommended: let roast sit uncovered on a wire rack set in a baking sheet in the refrigerator 1 hour, up to overnight. 

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub all over roast.

  3. 3

    Place roast in roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325° and roast 1 hours 45 minutes more for medium, or 2 hours for medium well done.

  4. 4

    Remove from oven and let rest 15 to 30 minutes before serving.