Description
This classic roast beef recipe is high in protein, rich in iron, and naturally low in carbs. Seasoned simply and roasted to tender perfection, it’s a nutritious main dish great for meal prep or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef top round roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Optional: fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Let the roast come to room temperature for 30–60 minutes.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- 3. Rub the roast all over with olive oil, then coat with the seasoning blend.
- 4. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan. Add rosemary sprigs if using.
- 5. Roast for 15 minutes at 450°F, then reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting for 1–1.5 hours, or until internal temperature reaches desired doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- 6. Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- 7. Serve warm or chilled in sandwiches, salads, or with sides.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Roast beef is naturally low in carbs and high in protein, making it ideal for keto or high-protein diets.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: roast beef, protein rich, iron rich, beef roast, healthy meat recipe