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Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast Recipe

Name: Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Northwest
Ingredients: 3 pound rib eye roast (3-5 pounds, see notes); 0.75 teaspoon salt per pound of meat; black pepper, to taste; 0.25 cup fresh rosemary, chopped (or use a mix of herbs - rosemary, sage, thyme); 0.25 cup garlic, chopped; 1 cup chicken stock or beef stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cups variety of mushrooms, sliced to about the same size; 1 large onion, sliced (to use as a base if you don't have a roasting rack)

Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast with Wild Mushrooms, a simple elegant recipe perfect for a special gathering or the holiday table.

4.8 from 148 votes

85 mins

Total Time

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How to Make the Best Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast

This Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast is the kind of impressive centerpiece that makes any gathering feel special. The aromatic combination of fresh rosemary and garlic creates a fragrant crust that pairs beautifully with the tender, juicy beef inside. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or celebrating a special occasion, this roast delivers on both flavor and presentation.

The key to a perfect beef roast lies in a few simple techniques: a good sear to develop a flavorful crust, generous seasoning, and careful temperature monitoring. Don’t skip the resting time—those 20 minutes allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring every slice is moist and tender.

The wild mushroom sauce takes this dish from wonderful to truly memorable. Made with the pan drippings from searing the beef, butter, and stock, it captures all those delicious browned bits and transforms them into a rich, savory accompaniment that perfectly complements the herb-crusted roast.

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Ingredients

Beef Roast

3 pound rib eye roast (3-5 pounds, see notes)
0.75 teaspoon salt per pound of meat
black pepper, to taste
0.25 cup fresh rosemary, chopped (or use a mix of herbs - rosemary, sage, thyme)
0.25 cup garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken stock or beef stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter

Wild Mushrooms

4 cups variety of mushrooms, sliced to about the same size

Optional

1 large onion, sliced (to use as a base if you don't have a roasting rack)

Instructions

Prepare and Sear the Roast

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Tie the meat up with twine, and season meat generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
Heat up a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat and sear all sides of the meat. Take your time here.
Place the meat on a roasting rack, or in a baking dish or large cast iron skillet lined with the sliced onions.
Mix together rosemary and garlic in a small bowl, then coat the meat with this, packing it on.

Roast the Beef

Bake for 50-90 minutes, roughly 20 minutes per pound of meat, until internal temp at thickest side reaches 120-125°F. The best bet is to use a thermometer and check at 30-40 minutes. Tent with foil if the crust is getting dark.

Prepare the Mushroom Sauce

In a clean skillet, sauté the mushrooms with olive oil over medium heat, until golden and cooked through and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
When the roast is done, remove it along with the onions and tent with foil, letting it rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Pour any pan juices from the roasting pan into the skillet where you seared the meat. Add the butter and broth, scraping up any browned bits. Let this simmer on low until slightly thickened. Add the sautéed mushrooms. Taste and adjust salt - if you like acid, a couple of drops of vinegar is nice.

Serve

Slice the rested roast and serve on a platter, with accompanying mushroom sauce. Garnish serving platter with fresh rosemary if desired.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness - 120-125°F for medium-rare.
Let the roast rest for a full 20 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
You can use a mix of mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and oyster for more complex flavor.

Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast Recipe

How to Make the Best Rosemary Garlic Beef Roast