How to Make Delicious Roast Beef

Prepare a simple, delicious roast beef.

Roast beef is a classic dish that's simple to prepare and sure to please family and friends. Rub the meat with seasoning and pop it in the oven. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy, a roll and a salad or vegetable.

Things You'll Need

• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 beef rib roast (4 to 6 pounds)
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Remove the roast beef from the refrigerator and rub it with the seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne pepper.

2. Place the roast in the roasting pan with the fat side up. Arrange the cubes of butter on top of the roast. Cook uncovered 1 hour and 45 minutes to 3 hours, or until meat reaches desired temperature. For medium rare, the meat thermometer should read 145 F in the center of the roast. Medium is 160 F, and well done is 170 F.

3. Let the roast rest 10 to 15 minutes before cutting. To make a gravy, collect the pan drippings and thicken with flour.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute the meat rub with a meat marinade seasoning mix if you do not have the ingredients.