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Homemade Roast Beef with Easy Au jus

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A simple recipe for making Homemade Roast Beef. Beef top round is rubbed with oil, studded with slivers of sliced garlic, and seasoned with salt and pepper, sits on a bed of herbs and slowly roasts until perfect and served with a simple au jus. Serves 4 to 6 depending.
Course Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword au jus, beef, roast beef
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings (depending)
Calories 503
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3½ pound top round roast
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil extra light
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic large, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • plus kitchen string

FOR THE AU JUS:

  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Set the roast out 1 hour before roasting.
  • Preheat your oven to 375℉ (or 190℃) and move your oven rack to the lower third of your oven.
  • Rub the roast with olive oil.
  • On the bottom side of the roast, use a paring knife to make small slits. Insert the thinly sliced garlic. Season the roast generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Tie the herbs together with kitchen string and place onto your roasting rack that is set into a roasting pan. Spray the rack with olive oil or cooking spray if not already nonstick.
  • Place the roast, garlic side facing down, on top of the herbs and roast fro 45 minutes (typically at this point the internal temperature is around 96-98°).
  • Then reduce the heat to 250°F and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 135°F.
  • Remove the roast and transfer it to a cutting board. Cover with foil to rest (about 10 to 15 minutes) while preparing the au jus.
  • Place the roasting pan onto a large burner on your stove top. Bring to a simmer on medium heat. While whisking, pour the beef stock into the pan along with the tamari. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until hot.
  • Thinly slice the beef and serve with au jus.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces (approximately) | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 6mg