Description
This Bottom Round Roast Beef recipe features a tender, flavorful roast seasoned with a garlic herb rub. The beef is roasted to perfection, starting at a high temperature to develop a crust, then slow-cooked to medium rare or medium doneness. Resting the meat ensures juicy slices perfect for a hearty family meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Oil
- 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 rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme, or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Remove Beef from Refrigerator: Take the bottom round beef out of the refrigerator about one hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature, ensuring even cooking.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Rub: Preheat your oven to 425℉. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, rosemary, kosher salt, thyme, and black pepper to create the garlic herb rub.
- Season the Beef: Lightly coat the beef with olive oil to help the rub adhere, then evenly rub the garlic herb seasoning all over the surface of the meat.
- Roast at High Heat: Place the seasoned beef on a rack inside a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven at 425℉ for 15 minutes to develop a flavorful crust.
- Reduce Heat and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 325℉ and roast the beef for about 1½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130℉ for medium rare or 140℉ for medium doneness.
- Rest the Meat: Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 20-30 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the roast thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slicing the meat thin and across the grain helps produce a more tender and enjoyable texture.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated 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 until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
