How Long Does It Take to Cook a 3 Lb Beef Roast at 275 Degrees
Best Oven Roast
From the time I was married, I have been on a quest to cook the perfect beef roast in the oven. The perfect beef roast has to be moist, flavorful and also have drippings to create a yummy gravy. I finally found the perfect way to make it about 8 years ago after talking with my local butcher. He told me how he likes to make a beef roast in the oven. Hence, the best oven roast.
It isn't really complicated at all to do. The secret is the process of cooking it. Ever since then, this is how I make my beef roast. You can always add some herbs to the broth if you really want to, but it isn't necessary. You can also sear the meat before cooking, but that also isn't necessary. I prefer to sear it so you get a little crust to the outside of it.
Best Oven Roast
- 3–5 pound beef roast (I like a rump roast but chuck will also work well)
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 cups of beef broth
Instructions
- Season roast well with salt and pepper and sear in a hot pan until all sides are golden brown.
- Place roast in a roasting pan with broth and cover with foil. Or you can use and dutch oven with a lid.
- Bake at 275 degrees until fully cooked. For a 3 pound roast it takes about 3 hours, a 4 pound roast about 4 hours. If you are using a cast iron pot it may cook a little faster since the pan holds the heat better. It also depends on how cooked you like your roast. I like mine medium well to well.
- Use what broth is left in the pan after cooking to make gravy.
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18 comments
Glenda standridge October 15, 2022 - 4:36 pm
I am going try this today, yours looks delicious.. I have a 2.95 lb. Roast eye of round roast and I prefer well done. I am putting it in my Dutch oven. My new stove has a slow cook setting, so I am going give it a try for first time. Wish me success!
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Bev January 3, 2022 - 1:01 pm
How do you make the gravy ?
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Traci January 12, 2022 - 5:59 pm
I heat the drippings from the roaster in the same pan I browned the roast in, bring to a gentle boil. Mix 4T cornstarch with 1/2c water, slowly add it to the drippings until it thickens up.
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Bev February 3, 2022 - 7:42 am
Thank you Traci.
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Traci August 20, 2022 - 12:13 pm
My mom passed away a year ago and my favorite thing that she made was rump roast. The gravy was almost a food group of its own. Using this recipe, the roast and gravy tasted so close to hers. Thank you so much for sharing!
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karen December 1, 2022 - 8:52 am
I have always cooked my roast in a pressure cooker the one the plugs in the wall will try this one today for something new.
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Buddy Myers May 29, 2022 - 10:01 am
the only way to cook meat and ruin it is to cook it over medium. it is stupid to say medium is not right.
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cmturner October 14, 2013 - 10:11 am
As a chef my self, when learning to cook meat…the chefs tell u the ideal way to cook it to is medium/medium well.
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Doc Ayers September 13, 2013 - 4:21 am
I stopped reading the minute you mentioned medium to medium
well. How can anybody, especially a food blogger, ruin a piece
of meat like that?
How can you even taste the beef if it's medium well?
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cmturner October 14, 2013 - 10:10 am
As a chef my self, when learning to cook meat…the chefs tell u the ideal way to cook it to is medium/medium well.
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Jess April 17, 2013 - 12:44 pm
Glad I found this recipe! I will be making it today! Thanks for sharing! I will probably add some onions and garlic as well 🙂
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Kim B. December 3, 2011 - 12:55 am
You had me at the picture!! Ah-mazing YUMMY looking!! Can't wait to try it & am sure my family will thank you for the recipe too!!
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Loy December 1, 2011 - 2:03 pm
Looks good. I will have to give this a try. I have never cooked a roast at that low a temp before. I like to stud my roasts with little slivers of garlic. It add a great flavor. Just poke holes with the point of a knife and slip the garlic slices in. I then like to sear my roasts, too. Thanks for sharing.
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Anne December 1, 2011 - 11:05 am
Is the broth added before putting the roast on the oven…or used with the pan drippings after the roast is cooked for gravy? The instructions don't say. Looks like a really yummy roast! Thanks for the recipe!
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Anne December 1, 2011 - 7:05 pm
Thanks…I see you updated the directions to include the broth. I will be trying this recipe soon!
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Kalyn December 1, 2011 - 10:54 am
I cook pot roast in the crockpot most of the time, but this is how my mom did it!
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