Hands-Off Roast Beef Recipe
Looking for the perfect centerpiece for your festive gathering? This Effortless Medium-Rare Roast Beef recipe is just what you need. It's incredibly simple to prepare and absolutely mouthwatering!
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Ingredients
- 1 3-pound top or eye round, trimmed of all fat
- 2 large garlic cloves or 3 small cloves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
Equipment Needed
- meat probe
- Instant Read Thermometer
Instructions
- 1
Begin by setting your oven to 500°F. Take the beef out of the fridge and allow it to acclimatize to room temperature while the oven heats up.
- 2
Finely chop the garlic, then combine it with the salt and use the flat side of your knife to crush it into a smooth paste on your cutting board (a mortar and pestle can also be used if available). Incorporate the rosemary by pressing it in a few times to blend. Transfer the garlic blend into a small bowl, then mix in the olive oil and pepper until well combined. Generously coat the entire surface of the roast beef with this seasoning mixture, then place it in a roasting pan that fits it snugly.
- 3
If you have a thermometer probe or an oven-safe thermometer, insert it into the beef at this stage.
- 4
Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, roast the beef for 15 minutes (this is calculated at 5 minutes per pound; adjust as necessary based on the weight of your roast). After the 15-minute mark, turn off the oven but refrain from opening the door!
- 5
If you can monitor the internal temperature as it cooks: Allow the beef to remain in the oven undisturbed until it hits 135°F for medium-rare (145-150°F for medium). Note that there will be minimal to no carry-over cooking once it's removed. This process took around 45 minutes in my oven, but it could take as long as 1.5 hours, depending on your oven's heat retention.
- 6
Carefully take the roast out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing to ensure the juices are well distributed. Cut into thin slices and serve.