I’m so excited to share one of my favorite recipes with you – a tender and delicious Beef Bottom Round Roast! After years of experimenting and perfecting, I’ve finally got it just right, and I just can’t wait to see how you’ll enjoy it too.
Get Ready for Some Yummy Beef!
- 3 lb Bottom Round Roast: This cut of beef is great for roasting. Don’t worry if you’ve never made it before, it’s super simple!
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil: This helps get a nice outside on the roast. You can use any kind you like.
- 3 teaspoons Minced Garlic: If you have fresh garlic, that works too! Just chop it up small.
- 2 teaspoons Dried Basil: This gives a yummy, sweet smell.
- 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary: This makes the beef taste earthy and warm.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley: A little bit of green flavor that goes well with everything.
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt: Salt makes all the good flavors pop!
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper: Just a bit for a little kick.
Let’s Get Cooking!
- Warm up the Beef: Take the beef out of the fridge and let it sit for a bit. This helps it cook better, like warming up before you play outside!
- Heat the Oven: Turn your oven to 450F. This is hot, so be careful!
- Mix the Good Stuff: Put the oil, garlic, and all the spices in a bowl. Mix it up like you’re making mud pies, but this is for eating!
- Rub it In: Spread the mix all over the beef. Get your hands dirty, it’s fun!
- Start Cooking: Put the beef in a pan and cook it for 15 minutes.
- Lower the Heat: Now make the oven cooler, 325F, and keep cooking for about 1 and a half to 2 hours. You want the beef to be warm inside.
- Take a Break: When it’s done, take it out but don’t cut it yet! Let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Cut and Eat: Now you can cut the beef and eat it. You made a yummy dinner!
Making the Best Beef Bottom Round Roast
Let me tell you, this beef roast is a game changer. It’s easy to make and always comes out super yummy. You don’t need to be a top cook to make this. I’ll walk you right through it!
Getting Started is Super Easy
First thing’s first, take your beef out of the fridge. This helps it cook better. Just let it sit on the counter for a bit. It’s like letting it wake up slowly.
While your beef is getting ready, mix up all the good stuff: olive oil, garlic, and those yummy herbs. This mix is what makes the beef taste so good. Rub it all over the meat! Don’t be shy, give it a good rub.
Cooking it Just Right
Okay, the oven needs to be hot, like really hot, to start. This helps the beef get a nice outside. Then, you turn the heat down. It’s like giving the beef a warm hug to cook all the way through. Use a meat thermometer if you have one. It helps you know when it’s done just how you like it.
Little Changes, Big Taste
If you don’t have some of the herbs, it’s okay to use different ones. Try a mix you like. You can also add some onion or carrots to the pan. They make the beef taste even better. Plus, you get some yummy veggies to eat!
Making it a Meal
This beef is great with mashed potatoes. Oh, and some cooked veggies on the side, like green beans or broccoli, are yummy too. Put some of the juice from the pan over the beef and potatoes. It’s like a magic sauce.
If You Have Leftovers
Any beef you don’t eat can go in the fridge. It’s great in sandwiches the next day! Just make sure to put it in a box or wrap it up so it stays fresh.
And that’s it! See, making a beef roast is not hard. You can do it, and it will taste great. Happy cooking!
Tender Beef Bottom Round Roast
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 lb bottom round roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Take the roast from the fridge and remove packaging. Place the roast on a cutting board and let it rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450F.
- In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the roast, then place it in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then drop the oven temperature to 325F and continue roasting for 1 ½-2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 125F (for medium rare) to 135 (for medium).
- Remove the roast from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before transferring it to a clean cutting board. Slice and serve.