Holiday-Spiced Roast Beef

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 13

Holiday-Spiced Roast Beef for a festive meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

372

Sugar

Fat

15g

Holiday-Spiced Roast Beef is a classic recipe perfect for a festive family gathering or romantic dinner for two. This recipe combines the warm flavors of cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper to create a rich and succulent main course. Marinating in apple cider not only infuses additional flavor, but also ensures the roast beef is tender and juicy. The aroma alone will fill your home with a heady festive fragrance. Served with your favorite sides, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper.
3.	Rub the spice mix all over the beef, ensuring it's coated evenly.
4.	In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
5.	Brown the beef on all sides in the skillet, about 4 minutes per side.
6.	Transfer the beef to a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt.
7.	Pour the apple cider into the pan around the beef.
8.	Roast in the oven until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 135°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
9.	Let the beef rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serve.

PROS

The combination of spices and apple cider infusion create a unique and delicious flavor profile.

Great recipe for a festive occasion.

CONS

Roasting beef can be tricky and requires a meat thermometer to ensure the correct internal temperature is reached.

Can be a higher-priced meal due to the cut of meat used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein and iron, which are essential for maintaining healthy muscles and blood cells.
The spices used in this recipe, cinnamon and cloves, have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

	2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
	1 teaspoon ground cloves
	1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	3 lbs boneless beef top round
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	2 teaspoons salt
	1 cup apple cider