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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Roast Beef for Unforgettable Feasts

This melt-in-your-mouth roast beef recipe is perfect for dinner gatherings, offering savory flavors and tender meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 3 pounds Beef roast Ribeye or chuck for tenderness
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adds heat
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Savory kick
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Keeps meat moist
For the Gravy
  • 2 cups Beef broth Base for gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adds complexity
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens gravy

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Roast Beef
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Prepare the beef by drizzling olive oil and seasoning it with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
  3. Sear the roast in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Transfer the roast to a roasting pan and insert a meat thermometer. Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours until it reaches 135°F (57°C).
  5. Rest the meat covered loosely with foil for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Make gravy using the drippings, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch.
  7. Slice the roast against the grain and serve with warm gravy.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ouncesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover roast beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap tightly and it can last for 3 months.

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