Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy
This roast beef is seasoned with black pepper and garlic, then paired with a light mushroom pan gravy enriched with onion, beef broth, butter, vinegar, and thyme. The result is tender, richly flavored beef with an earthy, tangy sauce—well suited to a comforting Sunday dinner or an approachable meal for guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic in a small bowl and mix well. Set the beef on a piece of butcher paper and apply the salt mixture evenly to each side, tamping it on lightly with a fork. Press the sides of the roast onto any seasoning that has fallen onto the paper. Place the beef on a wire rack set over a pan. Refrigerate the “dry-brined” beef uncovered for 24 hours, turning it over once after 12 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- 3
Heat oil in an oven-safe pan or skillet over high heat. Add the beef and sear it on both sides until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, pick up the meat and sear the sides as well, if desired.
- 4
Turn off the heat and add the onions to the pan wherever they fit; top with the mushrooms. Season the vegetables with salt. Drizzle melted butter over the vegetables and brush melted butter over the beef.
- 5
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- 6
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C) and continue to roast the beef until it reaches the desired internal temperature. Begin checking the temperature after 15 to 20 minutes. For medium-rare, an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the beef should reach 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). For medium, the internal temperature should reach 130 to 135 degrees F (54 to 57 degrees C). The total roasting time will depend on the size of the roast.
- 7
Remove the beef from the oven, transfer it to a plate, and cover it loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
- 8
Meanwhile, prepare the gravy. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and keep them warm until ready to serve.
- 9
Melt cold butter in the pan over medium-high heat; sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar and beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne to taste, and add the thyme leaves.
- 10
Continue boiling over medium-high heat until the gravy reduces by about half and thickens slightly. Reduce the gravy further for a thicker texture.
- 11
Once the meat has rested, slice it thinly at a 45-degree angle and serve it with the mushrooms and hot gravy spooned over the top.
- Calories 731.57 kcal High 37%
- Protein 94.51 g Good Source 189%
- Carbohydrate 12.34 g 4%
- Total Fat 31.77 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 12.84 g High 64%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 253.81 mg High 85%
- Sodium 317.4 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.19 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 2.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 43.3 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 12.74 mg Good Source 71%
- Potassium 1492.8 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 3.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Beginner's Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 731.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 731.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy healthy?
- Beginner’s Roast Beef with Mushroom Pan Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 731.57 calories and 94.51 g of protein, or 189% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 317.4 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.84 g (64% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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