Roast Beef

Name: Roast Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Beef eye of round 1.5 lbs; Red wine ¾ cup; Rosemary 1 sprig; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls; Garlic 1 clove; Rosemary 1 sprig; Fine salt to taste

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290

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 290
Carbohydrates g 1.2
of which sugars g 1.2
Protein g 37.5
Fats g 11.4
of which saturated fat g 2.59
Fiber g 0.6
Cholesterol mg 105
Sodium mg 569

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average
Note + resting time (10 min. in the fridge and 10 min. after cooking)

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Elena Terrile

Beef roast, it’s that classic dish that really brings everyone together—especially in Italy. Seriously, it’s a favorite at family gatherings. A beef roast recipe with red wine? Oh yeah, it totally captures the essence of traditional Italian cooking. Flavors just seep into the meat as it cooks slowly, which is great. And you know, different regions in Italy have their own spins on it, like opting for a milk roast in some areas or adding extra aromatics for a bolder taste.

Rubbing the meat with oil, salt, and fresh herbs before cooking really locks in that moist goodness. Pretty simple, right? Whether you go for a pot roast on the stovetop or an oven roasted beef version, the aim is always to get that tender, juicy meat that just bursts with flavor. With some patience and good seasoning, you get a dish that feels like it took way more effort than it actually did.

Sunday rolls around, and nothing beats the comfort of a slow cooker beef roast that’s been soaking up rich flavors all day. Many families go for beef chuck roast—super super tender after a long cook—which works great for second courses at large Italian meals. Some enthusiasts go all out with a porchetta-style roast, rolling the meat with garlic and rosemary. Others keep it classic with just a few simple aromatics. No matter how it’s done, this classic beef roast pairs well with almost any side—potatoes, roasted veggies, or even just some bread to soak up those juices.

And look, it fits seamlessly into other Sunday dinner recipes all over Italy. The goal? To slow down and savor juicy, savory food with good company. There's no secret trick here, just quality meat, a little time, and the right touch to bring out the best in every bite. Really, that’s the magic.

INGREDIENTS

290

Calories per serving

Beef 1.5 lbs (700 g) - eye of round

Red wine ¾ cup (200 g)

Rosemary 1 sprig

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

For the Emulsion: Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls; Garlic 1 clove; Rosemary 1 sprig; Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Roast Beef

To make the beef roast, first finely chop the garlic and rosemary needles. Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into a small bowl, add the chopped garlic and rosemary 1 and the salt 2, then mix well with a fork 3.

How to tie a roast the beef round with kitchen string, inserting a sprig of rosemary, then coat it with the emulsion 4 and massage it into the meat with your hands for it to absorb well 5. Let it rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. After this time, place the meat in a hot and well-greased pan 6.

Brown the meat on all sides to seal it 7. When the roast is well-browned, transfer it to a baking dish along with the cooking juices, ensuring the bottom of the dish is well greased 8. Cook in a preheated static oven at 300°F for about 20 minutes 9.

At this point, pour the red wine over the meat 10 and continue cooking for another 40 minutes at 300°F, covering the meat with a sheet of aluminum foil. A couple of times during cooking, baste the meat, ensuring not to burn yourself. Once cooked, remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for about ten minutes before removing the string 11. Cut your roast beef into slices 12 and serve them drizzled with the cooking juices!