Garlic Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

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Don’t be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy garlic herb-crusted roast beef.

Don't be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy herb-crusted roast beef.

Garlic Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

Dinners with family and friends are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season.

Nice cuts of beef such as tenderloin, ribeye and eye of the round roasts are often the centerpiece of those traditional dinners. Tender roast with a side of potatoes, veggies and homemade rolls makes me smile. It’s one of my favorite comfort meals.

Don't be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy herb-crusted roast beef.

Today we’re taking a look at a simple herb rub and how to bake a perfect roast. Normally I throw roast beef into the slow cooker. It’s simple. It cooks to fork-tender perfection. But I’ve actually met people who prefer their roasts baked in the oven so I’ve been reading up and trying new techniques. There’s always something to learn in the kitchen! Feel free to use fresh garlic if you’d like.

What is the best cut of beef for a roast?

I used an eye of the round roast because it is economical, but feel free to use an elegant tenderloin or a chuck roast. The tenderloin will have the best flavor, but can also get a little pricey. This simple herb topping will pair well with any roast.

Herb Topping for Roast Beef

I decided to use fresh herbs for this rub because I am currently obsessed with them. Aren’t they so pretty? When I get a new kitchen someday in the future, it’s going to have space for an herb garden so I can have fresh herbs all hear round!

I snipped fresh basil, thyme and rosemary. And even cracked peppercorns all by myself. My one shortcut? The herb rub calls for minced garlic. I used store-bought minced garlic because I’m a little lazy when it comes to garlic.

Mix this herb rub with salt and pat it on top of the cut of beef.

How to Cook a Roast

To cook this roast, you’ll heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the roast on the meat rack of a shallow baking pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes. The internal temperature should read between 135 degrees (medium rare) and 150 degrees (medium).

Then remove the roast from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Cover the roast immediately with aluminum foil. The roast temperature will continue to rise once it is tented with aluminum foil. Let it stand like this for 10-15 minutes, then cut it into ½ inch slices and serve.

Don't be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy herb-crusted roast beef.

I’ve teamed up with the Ohio Beef Council for this holiday recipe. There are over 17,000 beef farming families in Ohio alone, and over 98% of them are family-run farms. We are privileged to be friends with cattle farmers and we see first hand how they care for their animals.

Don't be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy herb-crusted roast beef.
Don't be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy herb-crusted roast beef.

Garlic Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

5 from 6 votes
Don't be nervous to roast a nice cut of beef. Top a beef roast with garlic and fresh herbs top and follow these simple directions for an easy garlic herb-crusted roast beef.
Servings 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 1/2 pounds beef eye of the round roast
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more or less to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place the roast in the meat rack of a shallow roasting pan.
  • Place peppercorns in a plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or the side of a meat mallet to crush the peppercorns.
  • Combine cracked peppercorns, basil, thyme, rosemary and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Rub the spices on top of the roast.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the roast is 135 degrees for medium rare to 150 degrees for medium.
  • Transfer the roast to a cutting board. Cover the roast with foil and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature of the roast will rise another 5-10 degrees.
  • To serve, cut into ½ inch slices.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the roast being cut into 8 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of roast. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 339mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 268

About Julie Clark

I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes.

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Terri
1 year ago

5 stars
This recipe makes the perfect roast. The herb crust is superb. I started ours out at 425* for one hour, then reduced the heat to 325* until the internal temp reached 130*, foil wrapped it and let it rest for fifteen minutes. The result was scrumptious, perfect rare/medium rare deliciousness. This is the only way I’ll cook a roast from now on.

Fran
2 years ago

5 stars
Made the garlic herb roast today, came out perfectly cooked and still very juicy which went in gravy. I took if out when temp. reached 130 F. Perfect!!!!!!

Tim
5 years ago

Can I cook this the night before to serve next day.

tanya
8 years ago

That crust! I could eat this all year round! Looks incredible!

David @ CookingChat
8 years ago

looks perfect for the holiday table!

Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
8 years ago

This is complete and utter gorgeousness! I WANT!!

Amanda Batcher
8 years ago

As a born and raised Ohioan… Ohio beef is awesome!! That roast literally has me drooling… pretty much anything with garlic and herbs has my immediate attention, but this… whew, it just looks amazing!

Amy Stafford
8 years ago

A roast, veggies and rolls makes me very happy too. One of my favorite holiday dinners. Love that crust on that beef!

Laura @MotherWouldKnow
8 years ago

I’ve been intimidated by whole pieces of beef and haven’t made one in years. But yours looks so easy and enticing, I might just have to try it. What a lovely crust and a mouthwatering final result.

Angie | Big Bear's Wife
8 years ago

Mmm I just pinned this because it looks so pretty! I love beef cooked like this!

Nutmeg Nanny
8 years ago

Herb crusted anything is bound to be delicious! Plus I think beef is perfect for the holidays!

Marye
8 years ago

This looks so savory and delicious! Yummy!

Paula - bell'alimento
8 years ago

That is one seriously beautiful roast. Love the herb crust.

Julia
8 years ago

This is such a beautiful piece of beef. I can imagine how pretty it would look on a holiday table and how fast people would eat it up! Yeah for Ohio Beef!

Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor
8 years ago

Now that is a perfect cut of roast beef. The garlic herb seasoning sounds delicious. I need this on my holiday dinner menu!