Do I need to cover my roast while it cooks?

No, you do not need to cover the roast while it is in the oven.

Do I need a roasting pan to cook roast beef?

A roasting pan and roasting rack are convenient but not needed! You can place the roast directly on your oven rack with a pan/baking sheet beneath it to catch any drippings instead.

What should I serve with roast beef?

This recipe is tasty served with a vegetable or salad side. Since the roast will take up your oven, try stovetop side dishes like u003ca href=u0022https://www.herwholesomekitchen.com/mashed-potatoes-recipe/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eClassic Mashed Potatoesu003c/au003e or u003ca href=u0022https://www.herwholesomekitchen.com/honey-glazed-carrots/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eHoney Glazed Carrotsu003c/au003e.

Roast Beef Recipe | EASY & Classic Oven Roasted Roast Beef

Description

This is an easy, fail-proof way to make a classic roast beef in the oven. It's simple to make with only 4 ingredients but always looks and tastes impressive!

Ingredients

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3 ½ - 4 pound boneless roast*
½ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Bring roast to room temperature: let the roast sit uncovered at room temperature for 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Make salt and pepper rub: in a small bowl, combine oil, salt, pepper. Rub on all sides of the roast except for bottom. If your roast has a fat strip it should be on top.
Tie the roast: optionally, use twine to tie the roast. This is optional but helps the roast keep its shape. See notes for a quick video of how to do this.
Place on pan or rack: place the roast in a roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack. Or place it directly on your oven rack with a pan beneath to catch drippings.
Roast at high heat: roast for 15 minutes at 450°F. Do not cover while roasting.
Roast at reduced heat: reduce the heat to 325°F. If your roast is 4 pounds, roast it for 1 hours 45 minutes more for medium, or 2 hours for medium well done. If your roast is more or less than 4 pounds, roast it for approximately 25 to 30 minutes per pound for a medium roast. The temperature for a medium roast (pink all the way through) is 135°F - 145°F; the temperature for a medium well roast (tan with some pink) is 145°F - 155°F.
Remove: remove the roast when it is about 5 - 10 degrees below your desired temperature because it will continue to cook as it rests.
Rest: let your roast rest 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Tent with foil to keep warm.
Serve: cut the roast into slices and serve, optionally with a side of gravy. For leaner cuts of meat, slice thinner.

Notes

Popular cuts of meat to use include: more economical ⁠— rump roast, top round roast, bottom round roast, eye of round. More expensive ⁠— beef tenderloin or prime rib.
How to tie a roast: here's a quick video tutorial of how to tie a roast.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Keywords: bottom round, oven baked, prime rib, roast, roast beef, top round