Description
Learn how to make a perfectly tender roast beef with rich homemade gravy. This step‑by‑step guide delivers a juicy dinner that’s ideal for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast or rib roast
- bone-in
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 large onion
- quartered
- 2 carrots
- cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks
- cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Optional: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and pat the beef roast dry.,Season the roast with salt, pepper, and minced garlic; let rest 15 minutes.,Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven, sear the roast on all sides until browned, then set aside.,Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pan; cook until caramelized, then stir in flour to form a roux.,Deglaze with beef broth, return the roast to the pan, add rosemary and thyme, cover, and roast for about 2 hours until desired internal temperature.,Remove roast, let rest under foil for 15‑20 minutes; meanwhile, finish the gravy by simmering and adding optional Dijon mustard.,Slice the rested roast against the grain, drizzle with gravy, and serve with preferred sides.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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