Description
A flavorful and tender bottom round roast beef recipe featuring a savory garlic herb rub. This roast is oven-baked to perfection, delivering a juicy medium-rare to medium finish ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Beef and Oil
- 4 pounds bottom round beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Garlic Herb Beef Rub
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 2 teaspoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Remove the beef from the refrigerator about 1 hour before cooking to allow it to reach room temperature, ensuring even roasting.
- Preheat Oven and Mix Rub: Preheat your oven to 425℉ (220℃). In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, thyme, and black pepper to create the garlic herb rub.
- Season the Meat: Lightly coat the beef with olive oil to help the rub adhere, then thoroughly rub the seasoning all over the surface of the meat.
- Roast Initially: Place the seasoned meat on a rack inside a roasting pan. Put it in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes at 425℉ to develop a flavorful crust.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 325℉ (163℃) and continue roasting the beef for about 1½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130℉ for medium-rare or 140℉ for medium doneness.
- Rest the Meat: Once cooked, transfer the roast to a cutting board and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, which helps retain moisture.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the beef thinly across the grain to maximize tenderness and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slicing the meat thinly and against the grain enhances tenderness and makes for easier eating.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- To reheat leftovers, place them in a baking dish covered with foil and warm in a 300℉ oven for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
