Classic Roast Beef Recipe

Servings4
CuisineBritish

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ kgbeef roast (ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
  • 30 mlolive oil
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 10 gsalt
  • 5 gblack pepper
  • 10 gfresh rosemary (or 5g dried)
  • 5 gthyme

Instructions

  1. Bring to room temp: Remove roast from fridge 1-2 hours before cooking

  2. Preheat: Set oven to 230°C

  3. Season: Mix oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs. Rub all over meat

  4. Sear: Roast at 230°C for 15 minutes to create a crust

  5. Lower temp: Reduce to 160°C and continue roasting

  6. Cook to temp: About 30-40 min/kg for medium-rare (57°C internal)

  7. Rest: Let sit 15-20 minutes before slicing

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Beverage pairings

Wine

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Red Blend

$20–30

Rich, structured wine with dark fruit and subtle oak that complements the beef's richness and herb crust

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

$25–35

Elegant Margaret River Cabernet with firm tannins and cassis notes that pairs beautifully with roasted beef and rosemary

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz

Shiraz

$18–26

Medium-bodied with pepper and plum flavours that echo the herb seasoning and beef's savoury depth

Beer

Little Creatures Pale Ale

American Pale Ale

Balanced hop bitterness and caramel malt cut through the richness of the roast while complementing the herbs

Coopers Sparkling Ale

Ale

Classic Australian ale with subtle fruity notes and gentle carbonation that refreshes between bites of rich beef

Non-alcoholic

Sparkling water with fresh rosemary and lemon

Echoes the herb flavours in the dish while providing crisp refreshment to cleanse the palate

Freshly brewed iced tea (unsweetened)

Light and refreshing option that won't overpower the savoury beef while aiding digestion

Ingredients

  • 1.75kgbeef roast(ribeye, sirloin, or tenderloin)
  • 30mlolive oil
  • 4clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 10gsalt
  • 5gblack pepper
  • 10gfresh rosemary(or 5g dried)
  • 5gthyme