Description
This Juiciest Top Round Roast recipe is your go-to for a tender, flavorful beef dinner. Made with a top round cut, seasoned perfectly, and slow-roasted to juicy perfection, this roast is ideal for Sunday dinners, holiday meals, or hearty leftovers. Learn how to sear and slice it right for the best texture and flavor. Perfect roast beef recipe for family gatherings and meal prep.
Ingredients
3 to 4 pounds top round beef roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1. Let the roast sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and preheat oven to 225°F.
2. In a bowl, mix all the seasonings. Rub roast with olive oil, then coat with seasoning mix. Top with rosemary if using.
3. Place roast on a wire rack in a roasting pan. Insert thermometer. Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours until 125°F internal temp.
4. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and rest for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over high heat.
5. Sear roast on all sides for 1 to 2 minutes to create a crust.
6. Slice thinly against the grain and serve hot.
Notes
Let the roast rest after cooking to lock in juices.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Slice thinly for the most tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg