Description
Celebrate Easter with this show-stopping Easter Roast Beef—tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. This classic centerpiece is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then slow-roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4 to 5 lb) beef roast (ribeye, sirloin tip, or top round)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (for added depth in flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, olive oil, and Dijon mustard to create a herb paste.
- Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and rub the herb paste all over the meat.
- Arrange the chopped onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the roast on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the beef broth (and Worcestershire sauce, if using) into the bottom of the pan to help keep the meat moist and create a flavorful base for gravy.
- Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Continue roasting for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove the roast from the oven, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
- Optional: Use the pan drippings and vegetables to make a rich gravy. Strain the juices and simmer with a bit of flour or cornstarch until thickened.
- Slice the roast beef thinly and serve with your favorite Easter sides.
Notes
- For a more deeply flavored roast, marinate it with the herb mixture overnight.
- Letting the meat rest is crucial for juicy slices—don’t skip it!
- Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, or a spring salad for a full Easter spread.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches or beef and barley soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 425 per serving
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 42g