Celebrating Easter with a Roast Beef Dinner

When celebrating the Easter season, many choose to commemorate it with a celebratory dinner featuring a classic roast beef. The succulent aroma of roasting beef in the oven, combined with traditional holiday sides, can turn this Easter dinner into one for the record books. Whether you’re carving up rib roast or prime rib, or preparing a tasty pot roast, these recipes will help you craft the perfect Easter roast beef dinner for whatever special occasion you’re celebrating.

Traditional Roast Beef Tenderloin

This succulent roast beef tenderloin is a perfect centerpiece for your Easter dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 2 to 3-pound beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cupchicken broth or beef broth

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F. Rub the beef with the olive oil and season with the garlic salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme. Place the beef in a roasting pan.
  2. Place the butter in a small bowl and melt it in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add the broth and stir to combine.
  3. Pour the butter and broth mixture over the beef. Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes.
  4. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and roast the beef for an additional 20 minutes per pound for medium-rare or up to 45 minutes per pound for well done. Baste the beef every 10-15 minutes with the pan juices.
  5. Remove the beef from the oven, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. To serve, carve the roast into thick slices.

Savory Roast Prime Rib

If you’re looking to splurge, try preparing this slow-roasted prime rib. With the perfect blend of flavorful seasonings and a delectable au jus, it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

  • 1 3- bone prime rib roast, 5 to 6 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup beef broth

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, rosemary and bay leaf.
  2. Rub this seasoning over the entire roast. Place the beef in a roasting pan. Add the beef broth to the bottom of the pan.
  3. Roast the beef for 2 ½ to 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the juices in the bottom of the pan.
  4. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, and 155°F for well done.
  5. When the roast is cooked to the desired internal temperature, remove it from the oven, cover it loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. To serve, carve the roast into thick slices.

Hearty Pot Roast

This classic pot roast recipe is an easy, budget-friendly way to serve up a delicious Easter dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 1 beef chuck roast, 3 to 4-pound
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 parsnip, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 small potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic salt and pepper. Add the beef and mix to coat.
  2. In a large oven-safe pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is golden brown and softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the beef and any of its juices to the pot and brown on both sides. Add the carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes and beef broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Cover the pot and place it in the preheated oven.
  4. Roast for 2 ½ to 3 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are tender. Remove the pot from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. To serve, carve the beef and serve with the vegetables and au jus.

No matter which recipe you choose, celebrating Easter with a delicious roast beef dinner will make this holiday a special one for you, your family and your loved ones. Let the aroma of roasting beef fill your home with both classic and savory flavors. Happy Easter!