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Christmas Roast

A tender, juicy herb-seasoned beef roast slow-roasted with garlic, rosemary, and vegetables for the perfect festive holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Holiday
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Christmas Roast
  • 4-5 lb beef roast chuck or top round
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 carrots chopped
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef roast dry to help browning.
  2. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and thyme; rub onto roast.
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan and sear roast on all sides until browned.
  4. Place onions, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a roasting pan.
  5. Set roast on top of vegetables.
  6. Spread minced garlic on top and dot with softened butter.
  7. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce around the roast.
  8. Cover and roast at 325°F (165°C) for 3.5–4 hours.
  9. Let roast rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
  10. Strain juices and thicken for gravy if desired.

Notes

Best served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables for a full holiday feast.