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Christmas Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy

Cozy Christmas Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy Delight

This Christmas Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy offers warmth and elegance, ideal for festive occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 4–5 lb Beef Roast (Prime rib, ribeye, or top sirloin)
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme (chopped)
  • 2 tsp Coarse Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
  • 1 ½ cups Dry Red Wine (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot) Choose a drinkable wine
  • 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
For Garnish
  • Fresh Rosemary Sprigs & Red Currants/Cranberries For festive touch
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Saucepan
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Take your beef roast out of the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for about 1 hour before cooking.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, coarse sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the beef.
  3. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  4. Once preheated, roast the beef at 450°F for about 15 minutes to create a crust.
  5. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and roast until desired doneness is reached (120–145°F).
  6. Transfer the roast to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  8. Stir in the flour to form a roux, cooking for 1–2 minutes.
  9. Gradually whisk in beef broth and red wine, adding bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  10. Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning, then remove bay leaf.
  11. Slice the beef against the grain, serve with gravy, and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Choose high-quality cuts for the best flavor. Allowing the roast to rest is essential for tenderness. Use a meat thermometer for precision cooking.

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