The Perfect Roast Beef - Medium Rare

In this video we demonstrate how to cook the perfect roast beef done to medium rare. The process is fairly straight forward. It involves seasoning the beef, on all sides, with a combination of of spices such as thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. We coat the roast with olive and then rub the spices into all sides. It is important to note that the meat be at room temperature, so I leave mine out for about 6 hours.

Next, the roast is placed in a baking tray lined with foil and placed into a 500 degree F or 260 degrees C preheated oven for 5 minutes per pound. My roast was about 3.36 pounds, so I left it about 17 minutes or so. After about 17 minutes, the heat is turned off and the roast is left in the oven to bake for 15 minutes per pound. It is very "important not to open the oven door at all." In the case of this roast, I left it for 50 minutes, pulled it out, and allowed it to rest for an additional 15 minutes.

Serve the roast up with some gravy and the vegetables or your choice.

During the cooking process, the meat does release juices which is used to make a beautiful gravy.

I know, the method sounds a bit odd and somewhat frightening, but believe me, it works. You will end up with a superb medium rare roast of beef. If you want it medium or well done, leave it a little longer.

Watch the video, try the method, and let us know the outcome.




Ingredients:


1 round roast or the roast of your choice around 3 pounds or 1.4 kg at room temperature
1 tsp of dried thyme
1 tsp of dried rosemary
1 tsp of pepper
1 tsp of salt
2 tsp of minced garlic
olive oil
For the Gravy:
2 tbsp of unsalted butter
2 tbsp of flour
3/4 cup of beef stock
juices from the roast

Method:

Line a metal baking tray with aluminum foil.
Place the thyme, rosemary, pepper, salt, and garlic into a small bowl and mix until well combined.
Rub the top of the roast with olive oil and message the spices in. Do the same for the other side.
Place the roast in the oven and bake for 5 minutes per pound.
Turn the heat off (do not open the oven door) and allow to roast for an additional 15 minutes per pound.
Remove the roast from the oven and allow to rest for an additional 15 minutes.
To Make the Gravy:
While the roast is resting, add the butter to a pan over medium heat and allow it to melt down. Put the flour in and whisk until a roux forms. Keep whisking until desired level of brownness is achieved.
Add in the juices from the roast and the beef stock. Whisk until well incorporated and the gravy thickens.
Slice the beef, pour the gravy over, and serve with the vegetables of your choice.

Amount Per
100 grams
100 grams
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g 9%
Saturated fat 1.7 g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat 2.3 g
Trans fat regulation 0.3 g
Cholesterol 86 mg 28%
Sodium 57 mg 2%
Potassium 377 mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0%
Sugar 0 g
Protein 29 g 58%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% Iron 15%
Vitamin D 1% Vitamin B-6 30%
Cobalamin 63% Magnesium 6%

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[kevinharper]

Who needs TV cooking shows when we have, genuine, personality and talent like David. First time viewer, you won me. A willing Sub for you.

[chana]

The slapping and “stop it” crack me out 😂😂
Lovely I’m going to try this look delicious

[TheRealMonnie]

Just did this with a 3lb shoulder roast. Turned out great!

I grew up being taught you have to slow Cook roasts. I never liked them because they were dry. But medium rare is perfect!

Mashed potatoes with dill, carrots in butter, and beef gravy.... so good 👍

[jeniferbyrne]

Just used this recipe for a 5 lb eye roast today! It is the best roast I’ve ever made. I had stopped even making roasts because I always overcooked them. Now I know how to do it, Thank you!!

[donnamarino]

I never made roast beef before coming across this method. Today is my third time and the family loves it. Thank you for sharing.

[donnacreativeblessings]

I've used your recipe once and I am making it again today. My roast came out perfect the first time. Thank you!

[lisatersigni]

Tried this tonight and the road came out perfect. Perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. Will definitely use this technique and recipe from now on! Thank you!

[denisedwyer]

I totally trust this recipe. My friend Kathy is a chef and she told me the same thing I just never wrote down the exact minutes per pound in the oven. God bless you and thanks so much.

[romeothehavanese]

Just made my first Thanksgiving Dinner Roast Beef with this recipe...and...I knocked it out of the park!! Even the picky kids ate seconds. Whaaat?! Thank you for sharing!!

[ingridr]

I bought beef roast at Costco and tried this method. Absolutely perfect and delicious!

[ktrip]

I cannot thank you enough! Growing up, I HATED roast beef-- thought it was dry, tough, and chewy. I never cooked one as an adult. Never wanted to. My Dad recently said he really wanted roast beef, so I started scouring recipes so I could make it for him. Thank you SO MUCH for providing a recipe that is straightforward and results in a delicious, tender, flavorful roast beef that I will now add to my recipe rotation. Never thought this day would come, but your recipe changed everything. Also, thank you for emphasizing how weird it is to turn the oven up to 500 degrees. That part scared me a bit as I'd never turned it up that high before, but the fact that you called it out made me feel safe enough to try it. So happy I did! Perfectly cooked, moist, and delicious. Thank you so much!

[ericdrews]

I used your method with yesterday’s Christmas roast. The roast came out perfectly! I’ll be using this method from now on.

[kieranveberth]

Absolutely love this recipe. I re-watch it every time I cook beef and it turns out perfect. Thank so much! From Devon, England.

[bearybored]

The beef smack made me chuckle will be trying this for Christmas thank you!

[NRR]

I have used this method for 30 yrs. PERFECT every time Dave!! Now I use my Instant Pot... ❤️❤️👀👀👀👀

[shannont]

My cooking skills are mediocre and I followed your tutorial, it came out perfect! Even my chef husband was impressed. I will never cook a roast any other way now. Thank you!

[yankee]

It looks so good .
I wish I could put my hand through the tv 📺 screen and help myself to a piece of that delicious beef roast.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[hard.aground]

Cooking a standing rib using your recipe, right now. This is my 3rd time using it. Perfection

[addapaz]

This recipe never fails. Amazing. Thank you.

[islandgirl]

I just found this video about 1month ago, and I'm doing my 3rd roast with this method. Delicious, and so easy! Thank you for the video.