Sunday Roast
A classic Sunday roast featuring a tender roast beef, roasted vegetables, and a rich gravy.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Flour - 2 tablespoons
- Beef broth - 1 cup
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Thyme - 2 sprigs
- Rosemary - 2 sprigs
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 large, sliced
- Carrots - 4 large, peeled and cut into chunks
- Potatoes - 4 large, peeled and quartered
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Beef roast - 3 pounds
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned.
- Remove the beef roast from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat the vegetables in the oil and herbs.
- Place the seared beef roast on top of the vegetables in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove the beef roast from the skillet and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the beef is resting, prepare the gravy. Place the skillet with the roasted vegetables back on the stovetop over medium heat.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat.
- Pour in the beef broth and stir until the gravy thickens.
- Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs from the gravy.
- Slice the beef roast and serve with the roasted vegetables and gravy.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g