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Classic Oven Roast Beef Recipe

Whether you're hosting a big family gathering or having a quiet meal with your significant other, roast beef is a classic recipe that's a staple at holiday meals and for special occasions. This recipe will show you how to cook a rump roast perfectly so it comes out tender, juicy, and flavorful every time!
Course Beef Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword classic roast beef, how to cook a rump roast, oven roast beef, roast beef recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 301kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped finely (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme chopped finely (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 pound rump roast

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in the olive oil until well combined. Let sit for 5-10 minutes so the herbs soften and the oil takes on their flavor.
  • Rub the herb mixture all over roast, making sure it’s completely covered.
  • Place roast in roasting pan and cook for 30 minutes to brown the outside.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 225°F and continue cooking for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until an internal temperature reads 135 - 150° F, depending on your desired level of doneness.
  • Remove the roast from the oven and cover with it aluminum foil. Let the roast rest for 15-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Remove the rump roast from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 4mg