Dinner for 8
Roast Beef with Gravy
Top round roast cooks in a hot oven with herbs, then pan juices combine with wine, broth, and butter for gravy.
$13.88for 4 servings
$3.47 per serving$13.88 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanLow-carbHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 3.5 lb | $24.46Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.21Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 12 oz | $0.87Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $27.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaWine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 lb top round roast beef
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 450 F and rub the roast with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the roast in a roasting pan and cook at 450 F for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven to 325 F and roast for 40 minutes, or until the center reaches 145 F.
- Transfer the roast to a board, cover it loosely, and rest it for 10 minutes.
- Place the roasting pan over medium heat, add the wine and broth, and scrape up the browned bits.
- Whisk the cornstarch with cold water, stir it into the pan, and cook the gravy for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and remaining salt and pepper.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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