How to Prepare a Traditional Roast Beef

Step 1: Begin with a room temperature roast Remove the roast from the fridge about an hour before cooking so it comes to room temperature.
Step 2: Trim the fat Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim any fat that’s thicker than a half-inch. Leave the rest; it will help keep the beef moist.
Step 3: Season the beef Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the entire roast, according to taste.
Step 4: Heat the skillet Heat the olive oil and garlic in a Dutch oven or a deep skillet.
Step 5: Brown the meat Brown the entire roast — about four minutes per side — then transfer it, fat-side up, to a roasting pan with a rack on the bottom. Put it in the oven.
Step 6: Take its temperature Check the roast with a meat thermometer after it’s been roasting for approximately 70 minutes. Continue checking once every 10 minutes until the roast reaches an internal temperature of 130.
TIP: Let it roast longer if you want the meat cooked beyond medium rare.
Step 7: Transfer it to a tray Remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest 20 minutes before carving. A 6-pound roast will provide about 24 3-ounce servings. Enjoy!
FACT: The average American eats almost 3½ pounds of beef per month, according to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.

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