Oven Cooked Roast Beef Perfection | Easy Family Recipes (2024)

Growing up I never had a love for roast beef and I would only eat it doused in ketchup because it was so dry. Once I discovered how to cook the best roast beef recipe, I realized it was delicious! You’ll love my juicy and flavorful Roast Beef Perfection – just try it and see!

You don’t need a slow cooker for delicious beef roast. This oven cooked recipe will have your family joining you for dinner every time you bring it to the table!

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Roast Beef Perfection Ingredients

We absolutely love garlic around here so if you are not a huge garlic fan you can reduce the amount used and drop the garlic pepper if you like. If you love garlic, then continue on as directed below; it’s delicious!

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Beef roast (whichever cut you prefer)
Head of garlic
5-6 carrots
3-4 stalks of celery
1-2 onions
2-3 bay leaves
oil
2-3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Montreal steak seasoning
seasoning salt
salt & pepper
garlic pepper

Roast Beef Supplies

Roasting Panor glassPyrex dish
Meat thermometer
Cutting Board with drip slotor a cookie sheet under regular cutting board.
Knife
Aluminum foil

Roast Beef Perfection Steps

Preheat oven to 475℉
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: Approx. 1hr10-1hr30

The roast beef should be thawed and not frozen. If previously frozen ensure it has completely thawed.

Rinse, if needed, with cool water and set on a plate. Your roast should not be fridge-cold when placed in the oven so let it stand on the counter during your prep.

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Gather your supplies and ingredients. I don’t know about you but I like to gather everything up and have it all in front of me and ready to go so I’m not running all over the place.

Prep the vegetables

Wash carrots and chop in half then quarter them. You do not need to peel your carrots. Once chopped, add to pyrex cooking dish or roasting pan.

Wash celery. Cut lengthwise and then into 2 or 3’s to make celery sticks and add to pyrex dish.

Tip – To keep celery fresh and crisp for weeks chop off ends, wash under cool water, then wrap in a paper towel and aluminum foil tightly. Store in crisper.

Peel and chop onions into large chunks then add to pyrex cooking dish.

Peel entire head of garlic. Add approximately half the garlic to veggies in pyrex pan then place the remainder of garlic aside.

Add 2-3 bay leaves to veggies in the pyrex pan.

Prepare the Roast

Garlic Infusion

Take the remainder of the garlic and cut it into lengthwise pieces. Depending on the size usually in half works. Using a paring knife make holes into your roast beef by gently inserting blade and twisting then push a piece of garlic into each hole. Repeat for the bottom and top sides of roast beef.

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Place roast beef on top of the bed of veggies in a pyrex pan.

Drizzle roast with Worcestershire sauce and a bit of oil.

Mix together Montreal steak spice, seasoning salt, garlic pepper, black pepper and salt then rub all spices into roast beef.

I actually found amazing garlic pepper at Dollar Tree. It is phenomenal! So amazing to add to mashed potatoes too!

Cook the roast beef

Place Pyrex pan with veggies and roast beef into the preheated oven and immediately turn down to 400℉.

During this cooking time, I prepare mygarlic roasted mashed potatoesandYorkshire pudding. They are both quick and easy and oh so very delicious. You can find more about both recipes down below!

Allow roast to cook for 30-40 minutes. Then add enough water to cover the bottom of the pan to prevent the vegetables from burning. In my oven that is at the 40-minute mark, your oven maybe sooner. Continue to cook.

Determine your degree of doneness

I prefer to cook by thermometer when preparing roasts. It allows you to ensure perfection no matter what size your roast is. My favorite type of thermometer to use is an oven-safe digital thermometer with programmed presets and a timer. These are amazing for cooking on the barbecue too!

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Depending on the size of the roast and the preferred degree of doneness your cooking time will need to be adjusted. Ours usually takes 1 hour and 10 minutes to get to an internal temperature of 145℉ which is medium-rare.

If you want Yorkshire pudding, now is the time to prepare that as well. It is absolutely amazing and turns out great!

Remove Roast & Let Stand

Once you have reached your preferred degree of doneness remove roast from oven. Place on the cutting board. Your roast will leak so ensure you have something to catch your drippings if your cutting board does not have a drip catch.

Sometimes I place it on a cookie sheet to catch the extra fluid.

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Once you try our recipe and technique let us know what you think by commenting below.

This meal is one of our absolute favorites and we make this for Sunday dinner 2-3 times a month. There are so many great meals that can be made with the leftovers as well.

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Make sure to save your leftover veggies and roast. They make a great stew in just a few minutes.

OurPhilly Cheesesteakis an awesome way to utilize leftover roast beef! This quick meal can be made in under 30 minutes and is a perfect weeknight meal for busy moms with a busy family always on the go.

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Do you cook roast beef in the oven covered or uncovered? ›

When cooking a roast in the oven, keep it uncovered until roasted to the desired doneness. After removing from the oven, tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, preventing them from draining out during carving—and preventing dry, disappointing meat.

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What is the most tender beef roast to cook in the oven? ›

The Chateaubriand beef tenderloin roast is considered to be the most tender cut of beef for a roast.

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What temperature is roast beef cooked at in the oven? ›

Bring the internal temperature to 135°F (for medium rare meat), 145°F (for medium meat), or 150°F (for medium well). The size and shape of your roast makes a difference in cooking time. As a general rule of thumb, at 225°F, cook your roast for about 30 minutes per pound, after the initial browning (for a medium rare).

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How to make a tough roast tender in the oven? ›

Cover tightly with foil and roast for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F. Turn roast over, re-cover with foil and TURN OVEN DOWN to 300 degrees F. Continue to roast for an additional 4-5 hours at 300 degrees F. Roast is ready when it is fall apart tender.

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Is it better to cook a roast at 325 or 350? ›

When roasting meat and poultry, set the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) or higher. Explore the charts below to learn how to get great results every time you cook.

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Do you put water in the pan when cooking roast beef? ›

Please don't use water to cook your roast beef! But yes, do use a liquid in your pan when cooking roast beef. You don't want to use water because you really need something with some flavor and seasonings! In this recipe we are using beef broth, red wine, and plenty of seasonings for the perfect flavor.

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How long does it take to cook a roast beef in the oven at 350? ›

If you're up for some light math, here's a rule of thumb: For every pound of meat you're roasting at 350°F, it will take approximately 18 minutes for rare, 20 minutes for medium, and 25 minutes for well-done. But your cook time can vary widely based on the cut used.

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Oven Roasting Guidelines

beef cut	Sirloin Tip Center Roast
oven temperature (preheated)	325°F
weight (pounds)	2 to 2-1/2
Approximate Total Cooking TIme	Medium Rare: 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours
Internal TEMPERATURE*	135°F

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How do I cook a beef roast without drying it out? ›

To keep the roast from drying out, add some liquid to the roasting pan to create a small steam bath. Beef or chicken stock works well, especially if the drippings will be used to make gravy. Adding liquid to the pan also provides something to baste the meat with, helping to deepen its flavor.

How long will it take to cook a roast at 250 degrees? ›

As a general rule of thumb, a beef roast will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes to cook at 250°F, per pound of meat. Here's a rough estimate of cooking time based on size: A 3-pound roast will take about 5 to 6 hours. A 4-pound roast will take about 6 to 8 hours.

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Does roast get more tender the longer you cook it in oven? ›

But after time the collagen will break down making it tender, especially if the meat is cooked with moisture. If you take a 2″ thick steak and put it in a 350° oven for 20 minutes it will toughen up. If you put some water in there and leave for another hour it will get tender.

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Is it best to cover roast beef? ›

Roast beef can be cooked both covered and uncovered. Cooking covered helps to retain moisture in the meat and results in a tender and juicy roast. Covering the roast with foil or a lid will trap steam and prevent the meat from drying out.

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Does covering a roast make it more tender? ›

If your cut of beef weighs over 8 pounds, you should partially cover the meat in the oven at the midpoint of roasting. This will ensure that your roast beef will be as soft and moist as possible to deliver flavorful, juicy bites.

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How do you cook beef so it's tender? ›

To cook it until it's so tender it falls apart, you'll need to choose a joint like chuck and blade or beef brisket and either braise, slow roast or slow cook it for at least a couple of hours.

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1. **Covered**: Cooking a roast covered helps retain moisture and can result in a more tender and juicy roast. It's especially beneficial when using methods like braising or slow cooking, where the liquid and steam created inside the covered container or pot help tenderize the meat.

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