The Ultimate Boston Roast Beef Recipe And Guide
This Boston Roast Beef Recipe features a tender, slow-roasted beef roast seasoned with garlic, herbs, and spices, then cooked with vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for a hearty main course or sliced thin for sandwiches, it captures the classic flavor of traditional Boston beef.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 (3 to 4 pounds) beef roast (such as sirloin or chuck)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- 2
Combine the minced garlic, dried thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl
- 3
Rub the olive oil all over the beef roast, then generously coat it with the herb and spice mixture
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef roast and sear it on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side
- 5
Transfer the seared beef roast to a roasting pan
- 6
Add sliced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet used to sear the beef. Cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes
- 7
Pour the beef broth into the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan
- 8
Pour the vegetable and broth mixture over the beef roast in the roasting pan
- 9
Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for 1½ to 2 hours or until the beef is tender and cooked to your desired level of doneness.