Roast beef is one of the easiest ways to cook beef. It's true that due to their size, most beef roasts will take a couple of hours to cook, but you can't beat their set-it-and-forget-it nature (not to mention the enticing aromas that'll fill your kitchen). We'll teach you how to cook roast beef so you can make recipes including ribeye roasts, tenderloin roasts, rib roasts, and more. You'll also learn whether to cook a roast covered or uncovered (spoiler: almost always uncovered) for the juiciest results. Get ready to wow the family at future Sunday dinners or special occasion meals. Show
How to Cook Roast BeefBefore we get into the roasting times and tools needed when learning how to cook roast beef in the oven, it's important to choose a tender cut that will benefit from this slow and dry form of cooking. Step 1: Choose Your RoastThere are many cuts of beef that work well for roasting—most have the word "roast" right in their name. When purchasing, look for meat that has good color and appears moist but not wet. Plan on 3 to 4 ounces per serving for boneless roasts and 6 to 8 ounces per serving for bone-in roasts. Here are the best cuts of beef to look for when you want to roast beef:
Step 2: Prepare the Meat for RoastingPreheat the oven to the temperature dictated by your beef cut (be sure to check our roasting chart); unless the chart specifies otherwise, roast at 325°F. You can choose to simply season your beef with just a sprinkle of salt and pepper or rub all over with olive oil and apply an herb or spice rub. Place the meat, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roasts with a bone, such as a rib roast, don't need a rack. Insert an oven-safe thermometer or probe thermometer ($21, Target) into the thickest part of the roast, making sure it isn't touching the fat, bone, or pan. Do not add water or liquid and do not cover the roast. Covering the roast would result in more steaming than roasting in the oven so we cook a beef roast uncovered. Test Kitchen Tip: A roasting pan is a shallow pan specifically designed for roasting. It has a rack, which keeps the meat above the juices and allows the heat to circulate around the meat. Ideally, the roasting pan sides should be 2 to 3 inches high. If you don't have a roasting pan, place an oven-safe wire rack inside a 13x9-inch baking pan. Step 3: Cook Roast Beef in the OvenHow long to cook roast beef depends on which roast you're cooking—and its size. You can expect a 1½-pound roast to cook as quickly as 30 minutes for medium-rare (135ºF), while an 8-pound roast can take up to 3½ hours to reach medium (150ºF) doneness. Check our roasting chart for specific times and temperatures. When cooking a roast in the oven, keep it uncovered until roasted to the desired doneness. After removing from the oven, tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, preventing them from draining out during carving—and preventing dry, disappointing meat. Note that the meat temperature will rise about 10°F while it stands, but the timings and temperatures in our roasting chart allow for this. Test Kitchen Tip: We've already said to roast your beef uncovered, which allows the outside to brown, but there is a caveat to determining whether to cook a roast beef covered or uncovered. Roasts weighing over 8 pounds should be loosely covered halfway through roasting to avoid over-browning. Step 4: Carve and Serve the Roast BeefTime for the best part! Transfer the roast to a carving board, ideally one with a well around the edges to catch any juices. Use a large fork to hold the roast in place while carving slices off one end with a long, sharp carving knife ($120, Crate & Barrel). For a bone-in rib roast (prime rib), turn the roast beef on its side; remove a thin bottom slice if needed to stabilize the roast. Insert a large fork in the side of the roast below the top rib. Carve across the front toward the rib bone and remove the slice; repeat with the remaining roast beef. Cut along the rib bone with the tip of the knife to release the slice from the bone. Transfer meat to a serving platter ($20, Target) and enjoy! That Christmas rib roast is going to need sides! Before it's time to dig in, plan on preparing some make-ahead side dishes or simmer some in your slow cooker for less stress. 06/16/2022 If you’re unsure of how long to cook roast beef, today’s post will help. We’re including an easy overview on cooking roast beef at 350°F, as well as the ideal internal temperature based on doneness.  Keep reading for tips and tricks on how to perfectly cook roast beef! How Do You Calculate Cooking Time for Roast Beef?The amount of cooking time is determined by the weight of the beef, the cut you’re using, the temperature of the oven, and the doneness you prefer. As a general rule, target 20 minutes per pound for rare beef, 25 minutes per pound for medium, and 30 minutes per pound for well done. How Many Hours Per Pound Do You Cook a Roast?For rare roast beef, you’ll want to roast the beef for about 20 minutes per pound. So, if you have a 3-lb roast, it’ll take about one hour for rare doneness. After roasting, cover the roast loosely with foil and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing. How Long Do You Cook a Roast at 350 Degrees?First, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the roast and the vegetables in an ungreased 13×9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Season the roast and the veggies as desired, pour water over the top and cover the roast with foil. Bake for 2 to 2 ½ hours until the beef and veggies are tender. Roast Beef Internal Temperatures
How Long to Cook Roast BeefThe cooking time is based on the weight of the roast and the desired doneness. You should also factor in about 15 minutes to sear the roast before baking and 15 minutes to let the roast rest after it’s removed from the oven. What Temperature is a Medium Rare Roast?
How Long to Cook a Small RoastTarget a roasting time of about 13-15 minutes per pound for rare, 17-19 minutes for medium, and 22-25 minutes for well done. The best way to check for doneness is to use an instant-read meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the roast should be 145°F for medium rare and 160°F for medium. Should I Cover Beef When Roasting?That depends on how you like your roast. If you cover the roast with foil, it creates a lot of steam. You may want to uncover the roast before it’s done to develop a nicely brown and crisp crust.
Follow or tag us on Pinterest @izzycooking About IzzyI'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home. Reader InteractionsHow long do you cook a 2 lb roast at 325?Bake 12 to 15 minutes per pound at 325 degrees F to heat throughout. Bake 30 minutes per pound until Internal Temperature reaches 185 to 190 degrees F. Or Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. OR Broil 10 minutes each side.
How long do you slow cook a 2 pound roast?Typically, to cook a 2lb Roast in a slow cooker, you could plan around 3 to 4 hours on high heat, or 6 to 8 hours on low. However, cooking times vary depending on the cut of meat, its shape, the temperature of your slow cooker, and what you are cooking along with the meat.
How long do you cook a roast at 350 degrees per pound?Most beef roasts take about 25 minutes per pound at 350 degrees to reach a safe internal temperature of 145 degrees F. However, the longer you cook a chuck roast (to an extent), the more tender it gets. For fall-apart tender chuck roast, cook for about 45 minutes per pound at 350 degrees. But be careful…
How long do you cook a roast at 350 degrees?Cover with foil. Bake at 350°F. for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender. Serve with pan juices.
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