Bottom Round Roast Recipe (2024)

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Learn how to make bottom round roast in the oven that's perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious! Use this simple marinade to add even more flavor.

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Marinating time 12 hours hrs

Total Time 13 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

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Bring back the old fashioned Sunday dinner with this easy recipe.

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Table of Contents
  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Bottom Round Roast is perfect for your holiday dinner or special occasion but is so easy that it works for family dinners, too.
  • It's tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
  • This cut of meat is a lean and inexpensive cut.

If you're looking for an easy roast beef recipe it doesn't get better than this one! I love it for Sunday dinners... and honestly the leftovers make the best sandwiches ever.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

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🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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  1. Mix the salt, pepper, and garlic powder and use it to season the roast.
  2. Mix together the mustard, teriyaki, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Slowly add the beer.
  4. Place the roast in a vacuum bag or large freezer bag and pour the marinade over. Seal and allow the beef roast to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. Roast as directed in the recipe below.
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🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

🥫 Storage

The beef roast can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

You can also add the marinade and freeze the roast for up to three months in a freezer safe container.

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📖Variations

  • If you don't have beer on hand, use beef broth or red wine.
  • Try different herbs and spices in the rub such as rosemary or thyme.
  • For a little bit of heat, add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the rub.
  • If you don't have any Dijon mustard, try using yellow mustard instead.
  • If you don't have a rump roast, you can use a chuck roast instead, or even a prime rib roast.
  • Try making this with my homemade honey teriyaki sauce... so good.
  • Onion powder would make an excellent flavor addition to this marinade.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: You can add the roast in its marinade to the freezer. When you're ready to serve let thaw overnight in the fridge and proceed with the recipe.

  • If you are short on time, you can marinate the beef for as little as 2 hours. But, this will result in a tougher roast.
  • The longer the beef roast marinades, the more flavorful it will be. Try up to 24 hours if you have the time.
  • Using fresh cracked pepper will give this rump roast a deep and rich flavor.
  • Cook time will vary based on the size of your roast. If your roast is larger or smaller than 3 pounds you will need to adjust the cook time.
  • Be sure to allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes before carving for best results.
  • The cook time for this recipe should result in a perfectly medium roast.
  • Slice thin and against the grain.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Which cooking method is best for bottom round?

Braising or oven roasting is the best cooking method for a bottom round roast like this one

What temp should a bottom round roast be?

Use a meat thermometer and cook the roast until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 - 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is another name for bottom round roast?

This roast is also known as a rump roast.

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  • This Crockpot Mississippi Roast is a great recipe for roast when you are in a hurry.
  • If you are looking for a spicy roast give this Cajun Pot Roast recipe a try! It's an easy recipe that the whole family will love.
  • Crockpot Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is a simple meal that's perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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  • Coca Cola Glazed Pork Loin
  • Crockpot Salisbury Steak
  • Puff Pastry Cheeseburger Pot Pie

🍽️ Serve with...

  • Mashed Potatoes are a must have side dish with this roast recipe in our household.
  • Hash brown casserole is a deliciously, cheesy side dish the family will love.
  • This crockpot green beans and ham side dish is the perfect side!
  • If you are looking for a simple but flavorful vegetable side dish to pair with this meal, look no further than this Maple Roasted Carrots.
  • Who can turn down homemade dinner rolls?
  • Since your own will be full, whip up this No Bake Lemon Cheesecake to serve after this hearty dinner.

📞 The last word

I like to top this juicy roast with fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary before serving.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

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Marinated Beef Bottom Round Roast

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Learn how to make bottom round roast in the oven that's perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious! Use this simple marinade to add even more flavor.

Course Main Dish - Beef

Cuisine American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Marinating time: 12 hours hours

Total Time: 13 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings:6

Calories:478

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds bottom round roast
  • 1 cup dark beer
  • ½ cup Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except the beef.

  • Place roast in a large freezer bag and pour the marinade over the roast.

  • Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 12 to 14 hours.

  • Remove roast from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towels.

  • Discard the marinade.

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.

  • Season roast with an additional 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

  • Place in a shallow roasting pan fitted with rack.

  • Roast 15 minutes in 450° oven; reduce heat to 325°F.

  • Cook approximately 1 hour to reach medium (135-140°F) doneness.

  • Remove roast from oven, tent loosely with foil and rest 10 minutes before carving in thin slices.

Notes

Storage:

The beef roast can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

You can also add the marinade and freeze the roast for up to three months in a freezer safe container.

Things to know:

Expert Tip: You can add the roast in its marinade to the freezer. When you're ready to serve let thaw overnight in the fridge and proceed with the recipe.

  • If you are short on time, you can marinate the beef for as little as 2 hours. But, this will result in a tougher roast.
  • The longer the beef roast marinades, the more flavorful it will be. Try up to 24 hours if you have the time.
  • Using fresh cracked pepper will give this rump roast a deep and rich flavor.
  • Cook time will vary based on the size of your roast. If your roast is larger or smaller than 3 pounds you will need to adjust the cook time.
  • Be sure to allow the roast to rest for 10 minutes before carving for best results.
  • The cook time for this recipe should result in a perfectly medium roast.
  • Slice thin and against the grain.

You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 574mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

First published November 20, 2017. Last updated March 18, 2022 for more information, readability, and better images.

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About Marye

Meet Marye Audet, a wizard in the kitchen and a storyteller at heart. Marye is like your eccentric but fun aunt who knows all the secret recipes and isn't afraid to spill them. She's been around the culinary block more than once, turning simple ingredients into mouthwatering masterpieces. With a sprinkle of humor and a dash of wit, she makes cooking feel like a piece of cake (which she can also teach you to bake perfectly). When she's not conjuring up delicious dishes, you might find her sharing laughs with her family, reading by the fire, or scribbling down her next big recipe idea. Marye believes that a good meal and a hearty laugh are the best parts of life. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

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  1. Dennis Ripley

    Good morning Restlesschipotle. I am a 64 year disabled guy who has been the cook for my wife and I for 34 years. As you I usually just end up throwing it the slow cooker. I've never heard of a guajillo chile is there a substitute? I live outside of Chicago in Indiana and can't believe I haven't heard of a guajillo chile. Thank you, when I make this I'll let you know and rate this recipe.

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    • Marye

      Hmmm... you could use a chipotle. It would be a little different but still very good. OR you could leave it out completely!

      Reply

  2. Christie

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    We use beer all the time for marinades. One of my favorites is beer and Italian dressing marinated chuck roast on the grill. So good. I can't wait to try this marinade!

    Reply

    • Marye Audet

      That sounds so good, Christie! I've marinated London Broil in Italian dressing but never added beer. Definitely going to try it!

      Reply

  3. CAB Kitchen Team

    This looks delicious! Welcome and happy holidays to you and yours!

    Reply

    • Marye Audet

      Thank you!

      Reply

  4. shelby

    This roast marinade sounds incredible!! Looks delicious too. I love the Roast Perfect app and i always use it when making a roast! Welcome to the group 🙂

    Reply

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