Description
Succulent sirloin tip roast emerges as a hearty centerpiece for family dinners. Robust herbs and careful roasting techniques ensure tender, flavorful meat that will satisfy meat enthusiasts seeking a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 lbs (1.5 kg) sirloin tip roast
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth (optional)
Instructions
- Temperature Preparation: Allow sirloin tip roast to equilibrate at ambient temperature for 30-45 minutes, promoting uniform heat distribution and optimizing meat texture.
- Seasoning Fusion: Blend olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, and minced garlic into a fragrant, cohesive seasoning paste.
- Surface Preparation: Meticulously eliminate surface moisture using paper towels, then thoroughly massage herbal seasoning across entire roast, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Heat Initialization: Activate oven to 325F (163C) while simultaneously heating skillet to medium-high for strategic searing, which concentrates flavor and generates caramelized exterior.
- Searing Technique: Execute systematic browning across all roast surfaces, dedicating 2-3 minutes per side to create robust golden crust and seal intrinsic meat juices.
- Roasting Protocol: Position seasoned roast on rack within roasting pan, optionally introducing beef broth to maintain moisture during cooking process.
- Temperature Monitoring: Roast until internal temperature reaches 135F for medium-rare or 145F for medium, anticipating 1-1.5 hours cooking duration.
- Resting Phase: Remove from oven, loosely shield with aluminum foil for 15-20 minutes, allowing internal juice redistribution and enhanced meat tenderness.
- Serving Presentation: Carve roast into delicate, thin slices perpendicular to grain, maximizing succulence and immediate serving potential.
Notes
- Optimize Meat Moisture: Pat the roast completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Control Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature, avoiding overcooking and maintaining optimal juiciness.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Let the seasoning blend sit on the meat for 15-30 minutes before cooking to allow herbs and spices to penetrate deeply.
- Rest for Maximum Tenderness: Never skip the resting period, as it allows meat fibers to relax and reabsorb critical juices, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 303
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg