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Christmas Roast – The Perfect Holiday Beef Roast

A classic oven-roasted beef roast seasoned with herbs and garlic for a perfect holiday centerpiece.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb beef roast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Oven rack
  • Meat thermometer
  • Carving knife

Method
 

  1. Bring roast to room temperature and preheat oven.
  2. Season roast with oil, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast at high heat, then lower temperature until desired doneness.
  4. Rest roast before slicing and serving.

Notes

Always rest roast before slicing for juiciness.