Bottom Round Roast Recipe
The Bottom Round Roast Recipe is a tender, juicy and flavorful beef roast cooked low and slow until perfectly soft.
Ingredients
- 3 –4 lb bottom round roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Season the Roast
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Rub olive oil on the roast.
- Coat the beef evenly with the seasoning blend.
Sear the Meat (Optional but Recommended)
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat.
- Sear the roast on all sides for 3–4 minutes until browned.
Prepare the Roasting Pan
- Place the roast in a roasting pan.
- Pour beef broth into the bottom.
Roast the Beef
- Cover the pan with foil.
- Roast for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and roast for another 30 minutes.
- Aim for 135°F for medium doneness.
Rest the Meat
- Remove from oven.
- Tent with foil for 10 minutes.
Slice and Serve
- Slice thinly for best tenderness.
Notes
- Sear the meat for deeper flavor.
- Keep the roast covered for most of the cooking to stay moist.
- Slice across the grain for softer pieces.
- Add chopped onions or carrots to the pan for extra flavor.
- Use broth to make a quick gravy.