This recipe yields the perfect roast beef dinner to serve to guests. Preheat the oven to 350°F and season the beef roast with garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sear the beef until it’s nicely browned, then transfer it to a roasting pan with beef broth, red wine, onion, carrots, and celery. Roast for three hours, then let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Strain vegetables and juices for gravy or sauce. Serve hot with potatoes or vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.

How to Make a Perfectly Tender Roast Beef Dinner

Ingredients

• 3-pound beef roast
• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 1 cup of red wine
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks of celery, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Season your beef roast generously with the mixture of garlic and herbs on all sides.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Once the oil is hot, add the beef to the skillet and sear it on all sides until nicely browned, this will take around 10 minutes.
6. Remove the beef from the skillet and transfer it to a roasting pan.
7. Pour beef broth, red wine, onion, carrots, and celery over the roast beef in the roasting pan.
8. Cover the pan with foil or lid and bake it in the preheated oven for about three hours or until the beef is tender.
9. When the meat is ready, remove it from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Let the meat rest for about 10-15 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, strain the vegetables and juices and reserve them for making gravy or sauce.
11. Thinly slice the beef against the grain and serve hot with the sauce.

Notes and Tips

• Before searing the beef, make sure it is at room temperature by taking it out of the refrigerator and leaving it for about 30 minutes.
• If you want your beef to be pink in the middle, aim for an internal temperature of 135°F to 140°F. However, for well-done meat, the temperature should be around 160°F.
• You can use beef broth or chicken broth, and substitute red wine with beef broth or water.
• You can add more vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or parsnips.
• The pan juices can be used as the base for a simple gravy or sauce to serve with the roast beef.
• If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Conclusion

This step-by-step guide shows you how to make a perfectly tender roast beef dinner that will impress your guests while giving you a delicious meal. It’s important to follow the recipe as provided, but you can also tweak it a bit to fit your taste preferences. Don’t forget to serve it with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to create a complete meal.