Description
This Easy Roast Beef recipe features a tender top round roast seasoned with a fragrant garlic and herb rub, slow-roasted to juicy perfection. Finished with a buttery garlic herb gravy, it’s perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes for a classic comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Roast Beef
- 3 1/2 pound top round roast
- 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced rosemary
- 2 teaspoons minced thyme
- 2 teaspoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Roast: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced rosemary, thyme, chives, garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a herb rub. Rub this mixture evenly all over the top round roast.
- Roast the Beef: Place the seasoned roast on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare. Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Make the Gravy: While the roast is resting, melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly to form a roux.
- Finish the Gravy: Gradually whisk in the beef stock and Dijon mustard, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roast beef thinly against the grain. Serve slices topped with the garlic herb gravy, ideally over mashed potatoes or your favorite side.
Notes
- Allow the roast beef to rest after cooking to retain juices and enhance tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness and avoid overcooking.
- For a stronger herb flavor, let the rub sit on the meat for up to 1 hour before roasting.
- The gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
- Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 336 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 805 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 129 mg
