Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Pat beef dry and score surface lightly.
- Whisk olive oil, garlic, cloves, allspice, black pepper, paprika, and brown sugar into a thick paste. Rub generously over beef.
- Sear beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Place beef on a rack in a roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer.
- Roast 2–2.5 hours until internal temperature reaches 145°F (medium).
- Meanwhile, mix mustard and honey, and brush over beef during last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Rest 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with rosemary.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, marinate beef in spice paste overnight.
- Let beef come to room temperature before roasting for even cooking.
- Resting is essential—don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Inspired by Middle-earth (Fantasy Fiction)
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 385 Kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
