Description
Get ready to impress your guests with the Juiciest Top Round Roast—a mouthwatering, perfectly pink center-cut roast that’s both budget-friendly and full of flavor. This easy dinner idea is ideal for Sunday meals, holiday gatherings, or anytime you want a hearty, satisfying dish with minimal fuss. With simple pantry ingredients and classic herbs, it’s a quick, oven-roasted beef recipe that guarantees a tender, juicy bite every time. Whether you’re planning a cozy family night or need fresh dinner ideas, this easy recipe will become a reliable favorite.
Ingredients
3 lb top round roast
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1 cup beef broth
2 onions, quartered (optional)
3 carrots, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Remove the roast from the fridge 45 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to make a rub.
4. Rub the mixture thoroughly over the entire roast.
5. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan (or use vegetables underneath as a substitute).
6. Roast at 475°F for 15 minutes to sear the exterior.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting for 60–75 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
8. Remove from oven and tent with foil. Let rest 20 minutes before slicing.
9. (Optional) Make a sauce by simmering beef broth and pan drippings in the roasting pan, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Strain and serve.
10. Slice roast thinly against the grain and serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
For best texture, always slice the roast against the grain after resting.
A meat thermometer is essential for perfect doneness—aim for 130°F for medium-rare.
If you don’t have a roasting rack, use thick slices of onion or carrot underneath the roast to elevate it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: top round roast, beef roast, easy dinner, oven roast beef, holiday roast