Description
A classic Christmas dinner main course featuring tender roasted meat, rich gravy, and festive sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-6 lb) beef rib roast or turkey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rub meat with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Place rosemary and thyme on top.
- Roast for 2-3 hours (or until internal temp reaches 145°F for beef or 165°F for turkey).
- Rest meat for 15 minutes before carving.
- Serve with gravy made from pan drippings and broth.
Notes
- Let meat rest before slicing for juicier results.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust cooking time based on meat size.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas dinner, holiday roast, festive main course