Description
Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy is a classic, hearty dish featuring herb-crusted, oven-roasted beef served with a rich, savory red wine gravy made from pan drippings. Perfect for holiday feasts or special Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
1 (3–4 lb) beef roast (top round, eye of round, or ribeye)
2 tbsp olive oil
3–4 garlic cloves, minced or whole
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
1 cup dry red wine (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat beef dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Sear the roast on all sides in a hot skillet or roasting pan (2–3 minutes per side).
- Place sliced onions and carrots (if using) in the bottom of the pan and set the roast on top.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast and transfer to the oven.
- Roast until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, then remove and let rest for 15 minutes under foil.
- Place the pan on the stovetop, add a splash of wine, and deglaze by scraping up brown bits.
- Add butter and flour to form a roux, then slowly whisk in remaining wine and beef broth.
- Simmer until thickened, strain if desired, and season to taste.
- Slice roast against the grain and serve with warm gravy.
Notes
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or Dijon to the gravy for extra flavor.
Stir in sautéed mushrooms for a mushroom red wine gravy.
Use a chuck roast and slow cook for a different texture and flavor profile.
Bone-in rib roast makes a dramatic holiday presentation.
Let the beef rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg