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When I asked our oldest child what she wanted for Thanksgiving dinner, she said, “Roast Beef” 😲. What you say?? Well, I honestly can’t blame her one bit. You see, a few weeks ago I made my “Perfect Roast Beef Recipe” and she has been begging me to make it again, ever since. She is a huge meat lover, and loves all meat, but this really takes the “roast”. Maybe you’ll understand better once you take a look at how good the roast beef looks…

{Don’t miss several more recipes at the end of this post that would pair perfectly with roast beef, or turkey!}

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I am not a roast beef expert, but for some reason my roast beef really comes out like I am a roast beef expert. I guess that does make me a roast beef expert 🤔.

Not only is my roast beef savory, and juicy, it’s also very easy to make. You can even go do your Christmas shopping while you wait for it to cook. I am not joking with you. Let me explain.

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The Secret to Cooking the Roast Beef

The secret to this “Perfect Roast Beef Recipe”, is the cooking method. Not to worry though, there are no special kitchen appliances to buy or figure out. Nope, all you need is a roast beef (I explain what “cut” below), a few spices, and a baking dish. Oh, and an oven of course.

The secret is that I cook it at a very high temperature for 5 minutes per pound, and then I turn the oven OFF. BOOM. LIGHTS OUT. OVEN GOES OFF. You heard that right. You turn the oven off, and you go relax, or do whatever you want, just don’t open that oven sister, until I tell you to below in the recipe.

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I know, I know it sounds impossible that this would work. I mean how does the roast beef cook if you turn the oven off? Trust me, as long as you do not open that oven to peek 👀, it will cook, and it will cook perfectly. Just look at how gorgeous it turns out…

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I should also mention that this is a savory recipe. The coating on the roast is a tad salty, so if you prefer different seasoning, go for it. I will tell you that we all think the salt, pepper, and garlic even each other out and pairs beautifully with lower sodium sides. This roast beef is perfect for roast beef sandwiches, too.

I’m posting this recipe 2 weeks before Thanksgiving because I think many folks actually do not enjoy turkey. It’s okay, we don’t have to all like turkey. Heck, I can’t get my son to eat turkey or roast beef. Trust me though, if you add on a roast beef to your traditional Thanksgiving turkey feast, don’t you think a few of the carnivores in your family will hug you???

What Cut of Roast Beef Should I Use?

I use “Beef Round Eye Round Roast” from Costco. They sell them with 2 roasts in one package (I freeze them separated). One of these roasts would feed a family of 6 easily, with probably leftovers. $11 is a great price for a roast beef in my opinion. There are more expensive, fattier cuts out there, but I started with this one, and I love how juicy and lean it is. When you slice this roast beef you need to cut it thin. This is not a thick slicing roast beef.

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Perfect Roast Beef Recipe

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Savory, juicy and tender roast beef every single time without much effort.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes

Total Time1 hour 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 beef round eye round roast (approximately 3-3.5 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 6-8 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 500 degrees. Place roast beef in baking dish fat side up. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl and form a paste to spread all over roast with clean hands. Put roast in oven for 5 minutes for every pound, and then turn off your oven (so a 3 pound roast needs 15 minutes before you turn oven off). Do not check on the roast, and do not open the oven. I repeat, DO NOT OPEN OVEN. Allow the roast to cook and remain in the oven for 1.5 more hours after you have turned off the oven. After 1.5 hours take roast out of oven and using a meat thermometer make sure internal temperature has reached 145 degrees (if not put back in oven until it does). Allow to sit for 20 more minutes before slicing it very thin with a serrated knife.

Notes

TIP: If you don't know the weight of your roast beef, weigh yourself with and without the roast beef in your hand, and that should give you a rough idea.

Perfect Roast Beef Recipe

Before you go, my friend Jane from Cottage at the Crossroads is also here to share one of favorite traditional Thanksgiving side dishes using sweet potatoes! This would pair lovely with my roast beef…

Grated Sweet Potato Pudding

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Low Carb Mashed Potatoes

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FAQs

Is it best to cook roast beef covered or uncovered? ›

There's no need to cover your beef while it cooks; you want to get a good crust on the outside and foil won't help with this.

How do I cook a beef roast without drying it out? ›

When cooking a roast in the oven, keep it uncovered until roasted to the desired doneness. After removing from the oven, tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, preventing them from draining out during carving—and preventing dry, disappointing meat.

How long does it take to cook a roast beef in the oven at 350? ›

Beef Roasting Guide
Type of roastOven temperatureCooking time
Sirloin strip roast Whole350°F1½ – 1¾ hours
Sirloin strip roast Half (5-6 lbs)350°F1¼ hours
Top sirloin roast Whole350°F12-15 mins / lb
Top sirloin roast Half350°F17-20 mins / lb
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How do you keep roast beef pink? ›

Searing first gives you instant color and allows you to roast at a lower temperature to slowly bring the meat up to medium-rare. It will also give you a more even reddish-pink color in the middle with a very, very small gray ring on the outer edges of the meat.

Is it better to cook a roast at 325 or 350? ›

When roasting meat and poultry, set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) or higher. Explore the charts below to learn how to get great results every time you cook.

Do you put water in the pan when cooking roast beef? ›

How to Roast Beef Like a Pro. Don't crowd your meat in the pan – leaving some space around and under the meat allows it to heat evenly. To give your meat a flavourful crispy exterior, cook uncovered on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Don't add water!

How do you keep meat moist when roasting? ›

Baste meat every 30 minutes while it cooks to keep it moist.

This should help keep it from drying out and make it more flavorful. This is especially helpful for larger selections of meat, like roasts, but you can also use it on steak, pork chops, or even a simple chicken breast.

How do you cook beef so it's tender? ›

To cook it until it's so tender it falls apart, you'll need to choose a joint like chuck and blade or beef brisket and either braise, slow roast or slow cook it for at least a couple of hours.

Should you sear beef before roasting? ›

It's not really necessary to sear your roast before cooking, but caramelizing the surface gives the cut an incredible depth of flavor, enhanced with the complex layers of nutty caramel and coffee-like bitterness that meat-lovers find delicious.

How long does a 3 lb roast take to cook at 350? ›

If you're up for some light math, here's a rule of thumb: For every pound of meat you're roasting at 350°F, it will take approximately 18 minutes for rare, 20 minutes for medium, and 25 minutes for well-done. But your cook time can vary widely based on the cut used.

How long do you cook a 2 lb roast at 325? ›

Oven Roasting Guidelines
beef cutSirloin Tip Center Roast
oven temperature (preheated)325°F
weight (pounds)2 to 2-1/2
Approximate Total Cooking TImeMedium Rare: 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours
Internal TEMPERATURE*135°F

Is 350 too high for a roast? ›

You'll notice our chart selects low to moderate heat, in the range of 325 or 350 degrees, for larger roasts and higher heat, above 400 degrees, for smaller, tender roasts to produce the best results.

Why does my roast beef come out tough? ›

So, the best way to avoid tough, dry, chewy roast beef is to watch the cooking temperature. Cook it slower, at a lower temperature. Cooking it too fast makes it tough. That's just how it works.

Why is my roast beef always chewy? ›

If it's a tender cut, make sure not to overcook it. Drying it out with overcooking will make it tough. If it's a really tough cut, eg, brisket, braise it and don't overcook it. If it's tough and fatty, like ribs or brisket, you can BBQ it low and slow to melt the connecting tissue without drying the meat out.

Can you overcook a beef roast? ›

High cooking temperature: Cooking the pot roast for too long at too high of heat will cause the proteins in the meat to seize up and become tough. Pot roast should only be cooked at a high temperature for 30 minutes, then roasted low and slow at 300 degrees until tender.

Do you cover roast beef with foil when cooking? ›

This means you should always leave your roast beef uncovered in the oven as it roasts -- but with one exception. If your cut of beef weighs over 8 pounds, you should partially cover the meat in the oven at the midpoint of roasting.

Does covering a roast make it more tender? ›

**Covered**: Cooking a roast covered helps retain moisture and can result in a more tender and juicy roast. It's especially beneficial when using methods like braising or slow cooking, where the liquid and steam created inside the covered container or pot help tenderize the meat.

Why do you cover meat with foil when roasting? ›

Basically the foil works in the same way a lid works—by trapping steam so the turkey stays moist throughout the roasting process. Simply tent the foil so that it loosely covers the whole turkey.

Does cooking a roast at a lower temperature make it more tender? ›

The roasts cooked at 450 F were chewy and a little dry in the outside portions and were still quite rare in the center. Except for the browning in the crust, the flavor was a little weak. The meats cooked at low heat were more tender and moist as well.

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