Tender Bottom Round Roast for Easy Dinner Recipes
This bottom round roast recipe is a comforting and flavorful family dinner staple, easy enough for weeknights.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb bottom round beef roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening gravy)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Rub roast with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place roast in a roasting pan fitted with a rack, fat-side up.
- Roast at 500°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 275°F and cook for about 70-90 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 135°F for medium rare.
- Remove from oven and tent with foil. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- For gravy: Pour drippings into a saucepan, add beef broth, and bring to simmer. Mix cornstarch with a bit of cold water, whisk into gravy to thicken.