The BEST Oven Roast Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Resting time
15 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
9 servings
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Calories
236 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
The BEST Oven Roast Beef
Description
This oven roast beef recipe uses a three-pound rump roast that is brought to room temperature before cooking to promote even roasting. The roast is trimmed, salted generously, and browned on all sides in butter to develop a rich crust. Next, a dry onion soup mix is sprinkled on the meat, and beef broth is added to the roasting pan. Covered and placed in a 300°F oven, the roast cooks for 2.5 to 3 hours until the internal temperature reaches 200 to 210°F, indicating tenderness.
The finished roast beef offers deeply savory flavors from the broth and soup mix, with a balance of salt and aromatic notes. Resting the roast before slicing allows juices to redistribute, yielding moist slices ideal for plating as a main dish. This preparation works well for family dinners or special occasions when a substantial roast is desired.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds rump roast (see notes above for meat options)
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (2-ounce) package onion soup mix dry
- 1 cup beef broth (or beef stock)
Instructions
- Remove roast from refrigerator and allow to come to room-temperature (about 30-40 minutes). Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (read notes above for more time and temperature roasting options). Trim excess fat from roast and generously rub all sides with Kosher salt.
- In a heavy roasting pan or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add roast to pan and sear on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side. You want the roast to be brown all over.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix over the roast and pour beef broth over the top and around the inside of the roasting pan.
- Cover and roast in the oven for 2.5-3 hours or until beef is tender with an internal temp of 200-210 degrees F (add 40-60 minutes per pound over 3 pounds).
- Allow roast beef to rest 10-15 minutes, still covered or wrapped in foil, before carving. While the roast rests, make gravy (optional, see notes above). Use a sharp knife to cut into slices and serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 78IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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