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Christmas Roast
Christmas Roast makes the perfect holiday meal. Savory beef is roasted perfectly for a hearty and elegant meal that everyone will love.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Rest TIme:
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound beef ribeye roast bone-in or boneless
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Rosemary finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the beef roast on a rack inside a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
- Rub the roast all over with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then spread the herb mixture generously over the entire roast, pressing it into the meat to create a crust.
- Place the roast in the preheated oven and cook at 450°F for 15 minutes to sear and create a golden crust. After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Continue roasting for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium.
- Remove the roast from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- After resting, slice the roast and serve with your choice of side dishes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For a more pronounced crust, you can sear the roast in a hot skillet before applying the herb paste and roasting. Just make sure to pat the roast dry before searing to get a good crust! Don't skip the resting step! This keeps the roast juicy and tender.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
4307mg
(179%)
Potassium
667mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
224IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
105mg
(117%)
Calcium
650mg
(65%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 4307mg | 179% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 105mg | 117% |
| Calcium | 650mg | 65% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.