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Christmas Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy

Succulent Christmas Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy Delight

This Christmas Roast Beef with Red Wine Gravy is a stunning centerpiece for holiday dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 4-5 lb Beef Roast Prime rib, ribeye roast, or top sirloin recommended
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary Chopped; use dried if necessary
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Chopped; dried thyme can be used
  • 2 tsp Coarse Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Used to thicken the gravy
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low sodium preferred
  • 1.5 cups Dry Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Additional Garlic Minced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
For Garnish
  • Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
  • Red Currants or Cranberries

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • meat thermometer
  • Medium saucepan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Remove the beef roast from the refrigerator and allow it to rest at room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, coarse sea salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the beef.
  3. Place the seasoned beef in a roasting pan and roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and roast until the desired internal temperature is reached.
  5. Once cooked, remove from the oven, cover with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  6. While the roast rests, prepare the gravy by melting butter in a medium saucepan, then sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
  7. Stir in the flour, cooking to create a roux, then gradually whisk in the beef broth followed by the red wine.
  8. Add the bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until thickened.
  9. Let gravy simmer for 10-15 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning before removing the bay leaf.
  10. Slice the rested beef against the grain and serve on a platter with gravy, garnishing with rosemary and red currants.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose quality beef for the best results. It's recommended to use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

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