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Don’t be intimidated by oven roast. It couldn’t be easier! There are just a few tricks to getting that buttery, melt-in-your-mouth roast beef you love.
| Prep time | Cook Time | Rest Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 180 min | 15 min | 205 min |
The BEST Oven Roast Beef is tender, flavorful and perfect every time! Sunday roast has been a tradition in our family for years. We hope you love this classic recipe as much as we do.
How Do You Cook a Roast in the Oven?
Don’t be intimidated by oven roast. It couldn’t be easier! There are just a few tricks to getting that buttery, melt-in-your-mouth roast beef you love:
- Bring the meat to room temperature. Take it out of the fridge and let it relax a little before roasting.
- Start with the right pan or pot. A heavy duty roasting pan or a Dutch oven works best. It needs to be able to transfer from stove top to oven.
- Sear that meat! Using hot oil, sear all sides of your roast until there’s a nice brown crust. This step will ensure all those delicious juices stay locked in and give it a gorgeous color.
- For tantalizing fall-apart meat remember these two words: LOW and SLOW. Simmering at a lower heat for a longer period of time will give even tougher types of meat that tender texture your family will die over!
- Make sure your meat never roasts dry. Keep it covered in its natural juices and beef broth for maximum juicy tenderness.
How Long Does it Take to Cook a Roast Beef in the Oven?
Depending on the size of roast, plan to keep that meat snug in the oven for at least three hours (remember low and slooooow) for a three pound roast. Then add about an hour per extra pound on top of that.
But even better than watching a clock is using a meat thermometer. Oven roast is ready when it’s 180 degrees inside, or when it easily pulls apart with a fork.
Which Roast Beef Cut is Best for an Oven Roast?
Choosing a cut of meat can seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. With the low and slow method, most any cut can be roasted to tender perfection. But here are a few options to look for at the grocery store:
- Rump Roast
- Chuck Shoulder Pot Roast
- Rib Roast
- Ribeye Roast
- Tenderloin Roast
- Top Sirloin Steak
- Tri-Tip Roast
- Round Tip Roast
- Bottom Round Roast
- Eye Round Steak
Ingredients
Instructions
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Remove beef from refrigerator and let to come to room-temperature, will be around 35-50 min.
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Preheat oven to 150 °C (300 °F).
Generously rub all sides of beef with salt and pepper. -
In a heavy roasting pan melt the butter over medium-high heat.
Place the beef in to the pan and sear on all sides for about one minute per side. The beef needs to be brown all over. -
Sprinkle the chopped onion over the beef and then pour the beef broth inside of the roasting pan.
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Cover the pan with lid, or alufoil, and roast in the oven for 3 hours or until beef is fall-apart tender.
Count with 40-60 minutes per half kg. Keep cheking every hour.
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Allow roast beef to rest at list 10-15 minutes covered, before slicing.
Can be served with mash potato, vegetables, or any other side dish.Good Appetite!
