Description
Rosemary and garlic roast beef elevates Sunday dinner with its bold Mediterranean flavors and succulent texture. Herb-crusted meat promises rich, aromatic perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 to 4 pounds (1.4 to 1.8 kg) boneless beef roast (such as top round or ribeye)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, each clove cut into 3 slivers lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by removing it from the refrigerator an hour before cooking to reach room temperature. Preheat the oven to 450F (232C) and thoroughly dry the meat with paper towels.
- Create strategic small incisions across the roast, carefully inserting delicate garlic slivers into each slit to enhance flavor penetration.
- Craft a robust herb mixture by blending olive oil with freshly chopped rosemary, thyme, and seasoning components. Massage this aromatic paste comprehensively over the entire beef surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Position the herbed roast onto a sturdy rack inside a roasting pan. Precisely insert an ovenproof meat thermometer into the roast’s center for accurate temperature monitoring.
- Initiate the roasting process by exposing the beef to high heat at 450F for 15 minutes, creating a flavorful exterior crust. Immediately reduce the oven temperature to 325F (163C) and continue cooking.
- Monitor the internal temperature carefully, targeting these optimal doneness levels:
Rare: 130F (54C)
Medium-Rare: 140F (60C)
Medium: 150F (66C)
Well-Done: 160F (71C)
- Once the desired temperature is achieved, remove the roast from the oven and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Allow the meat to rest for 20-30 minutes, enabling juice redistribution and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Slice the roast thinly against the grain, presenting a succulent and flavorful centerpiece ready to be served alongside complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Let the beef reach room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and a perfectly cooked roast.
- Create deep incisions for garlic slivers to infuse maximum flavor throughout the meat and enhance its aromatic profile.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, preventing overcooking and maintaining the beef’s tenderness and juiciness.
- Allow the roast to rest after cooking, which helps the meat fibers relax and retain more moisture, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg