Description
This Bottom Round Roast Beef recipe delivers a tender, flavorful roast enhanced by a simple garlic herb rub. Perfectly roasted to medium doneness, this classic beef roast is ideal for family dinners and special occasions, offering rich, savory taste with an easy-to-follow method.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 4 pounds bottom round beef
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Garlic Herb Beef Rub
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Remove the beef from the refrigerator about 1 hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature. This ensures even cooking.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425℉ to start the initial roasting at high heat, which helps form a flavorful crust on the roast.
- Make the Garlic Herb Rub: Combine minced garlic, dried rosemary, Kosher salt, dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl, mixing well to blend the flavors.
- Season the Beef: Lightly coat the bottom round beef with olive oil, then generously rub the garlic herb mixture over all surfaces of the meat.
- Roast the Beef: Place the beef on a rack in a roasting pan and put it in the preheated oven. Roast for 15 minutes at 425℉ to sear the outside.
- Reduce Oven Temperature and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 325℉ and continue roasting for approximately 1½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130℉ for medium-rare or 140℉ for medium.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent it loosely with foil and allow it to rest for 20-30 minutes. Resting redistributes the juices, making the meat tender and juicy.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roast thinly, cutting across the grain to maximize tenderness. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Slicing thinly across the grain yields a more tender bite.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To reheat leftovers, place them in a baking dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 300℉ oven for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked beef
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
