Description
Say hello to your new favorite roast dinner! This Juiciest Top Round Roast is a flavorful, lean, and budget-friendly option that delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Perfect for a comforting Sunday dinner, an easy weeknight meal, or prepping protein-rich leftovers. This easy recipe walks you through searing, roasting, and resting the meat for maximum juiciness—ideal for quick dinner ideas, healthy food prep, and satisfying beef cravings.
Ingredients
3 to 4 lb top round beef roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
0.5 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1. Take the roast out of the refrigerator 45 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
2. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
3. Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl. Rub the roast with olive oil and the seasoning blend. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce over top.
4. Place the roast on a wire rack in a roasting pan. Roast uncovered at 450°F for 15 minutes to sear.
5. Reduce oven to 325°F (163°C) and roast for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the internal temp reaches 130°F (medium-rare).
6. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
7. To make the sauce, place the roasting pan on the stovetop. Add broth and balsamic vinegar, scrape up the browned bits, simmer 5 minutes, stir in cornstarch slurry, finish with butter and herbs.
8. Slice roast thinly against the grain. Serve with sauce and favorite sides.
Notes
Don’t skip the resting step—this is crucial for locking in moisture.
Always slice against the grain and thinly for the most tender bite.
Leftovers taste great cold or gently reheated with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg