The Best Roast Beef Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Take your beef out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature on the counter for about a 1/2 hour.

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

3. 3

   Combine all of the spices and garlic in a small bowl along with the olive oil.

4. 4

   Coat the beef with the herb and garlic mixture, making sure to coat both sides.

5. 5

   Place the roast on a wire rack inside a shallow baking dish or use a roasting pan with a wire rack. Sprinkle with a bit more salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Roast for 15 minutes at 450 degrees F.

7. 7

   Reduce temperature to 325°F and roast an additional 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes or until medium rare (125- to 130°F) doneness.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and tent with tin foil for 15 minutes. Slice into thin pieces and serve with fresh parsley, sautéed mushroom and any additional favorite sides.