Best Ever Beef Roast

This Best Ever Beef Roast is perfectly seasoned, slow-roasted until melt-in-your-mouth tender, and served with rich homemade gravy. It’s the ultimate comfort food — perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or special family gatherings.

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🕒 Prep & Cook Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 2½–3 hours

• Rest Time: 15–20 minutes

• Total Time: About 3 hours

• Servings: 6–8

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🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large roasting pan

• Meat thermometer

• Aluminum foil

• Sharp carving knife

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🥄 Ingredients

• 3–4 lb beef chuck roast or rump roast

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)

• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 onion (cut into chunks)

• 3–4 carrots (cut into large pieces)

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for gravy)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Roast

1. Remove roast from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

2. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).

3. Pat roast dry with paper towels.

4. Rub with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Sear (Optional but Recommended)

Sear roast in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. This locks in flavor.

Step 3: Roast

1. Place onions and carrots in roasting pan.

2. Set roast on top of vegetables.

3. Pour beef broth into pan (not over roast).

4. Cover tightly with foil.

5. Roast for 2½–3 hours or until internal temperature reaches:

   • 135°F (57°C) – Medium rare

   • 145°F (63°C) – Medium

   • 160°F (71°C) – Well done

Step 4: Rest

Remove from oven and let rest 15–20 minutes before slicing.

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🥣 How to Make Gravy

1. Strain pan juices into saucepan.

2. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water.

3. Bring juices to simmer and whisk in cornstarch slurry.

4. Cook until thickened.

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🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 420

• Protein: 38g

• Fat: 28g

• Carbs: 6g

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💡 Pro Tips for the Best Roast

✔ Always let meat rest before slicing.
✔ Slice against the grain for tenderness.
✔ Use a thermometer for perfect doneness.
✔ Add potatoes to pan for a full one-pan meal.

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🔄 Variations

• Garlic Butter Roast: Add pats of butter on top before roasting.

• Slow Cooker Version: Cook on low 8 hours.

• Red Wine Upgrade: Replace ½ cup broth with red wine.

• Herb Crust: Add Dijon mustard under herb layer.