Christmas ROASTED BEEF | How to cook perfect roast recipe

beef roast

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, and chicken thighs are more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Grape juice adds flavor without alcohol, and apple cider is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Rub the beef roast with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Sear the roast in a hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the roast from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Place the vegetables in a roasting pan and set the beef roast on top.

Pour beef broth and red wine around the roast, adding bay leaves.

Roast in the oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until desired doneness is reached.

Baste the roast occasionally with the pan juices.

Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Serve with the roasted vegetables and pan gravy.

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