How to Prepare a Traditional Roast Beef
Make this juicy roast the centerpiece of your next holiday dinner -- or just treat your family to a really nice meal!
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You Will Need
- Boneless beef top sirloin roast
- Salt
- Fresh black pepper
- ¼ c. olive oil
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves
- Equipment:
- Dutch oven or deep skillet
- Roasting pan with a rack
- Meat thermometer
- A cutting board
Steps
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Step 1
Begin with a room temperature roast
Remove the roast from the fridge about an hour before cooking so it comes to room temperature.
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Step 2
Trim the fat
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim any fat that's thicker than a half-inch. Leave the rest; it will help keep the beef moist.
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Step 3
Season the beef
Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the entire roast, according to taste.
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Step 4
Heat the skillet
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a Dutch oven or a deep skillet.
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Step 5
Brown the meat
Brown the entire roast -- about four minutes per side -- then transfer it, fat-side up, to a roasting pan with a rack on the bottom. Put it in the oven.
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Step 6
Take its temperature
Check the roast with a meat thermometer after it's been roasting for approximately 70 minutes. Continue checking once every 10 minutes until the roast reaches an internal temperature of 130.
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Let it roast longer if you want the meat cooked beyond medium rare.
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Step 7
Transfer it to a tray
Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest 20 minutes before carving. A 6-pound roast will provide about 24 3-ounce servings. Enjoy!
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The average American eats almost 3½ pounds of beef per month, according to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
