Description
A tender and juicy roast beef infused with rich red wine gravy, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- Beef roast (chuck or ribeye)
- Red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Sweet onions
- Fresh rosemary and thyme
- Beef broth
- Butter
- Cornstarch or flour
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat beef roast dry and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Sear the roast in a preheated oven-safe skillet with butter until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Add sliced onions and fresh herbs to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Deglaze with red wine and reduce for 3-5 minutes.
- Return the roast to the skillet, add beef broth, cover, and roast in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Let the roast rest for 20 minutes.
- Make the gravy by thickening drippings with cornstarch or flour slurry and whisking in butter.
- Slice the roast against the grain, serve with gravy and garnish with herbs.
Notes
Always prepare extra gravy! It pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Christmas roast, beef recipe, holiday dinner, red wine gravy, family tradition