New Year Paleo Roast (Printable)
Succulent herb-crusted beef roasted with carrots, parsnips, and mushrooms for a festive paleo meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meat
01 - 3.3 lbs grass-fed beef roast (chuck, sirloin, or ribeye)
→ Marinade & Seasonings
02 - 3 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
06 - 1 tbsp coarse sea salt
07 - 1 tsp black pepper
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Vegetables
09 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
10 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
11 - 2 red onions, quartered
12 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
13 - 7 oz baby mushrooms, halved
→ For Roasting
14 - 1 cup beef broth (homemade or paleo-compliant)
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
# Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, blend olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
03 - Pat beef roast dry and thoroughly coat it with the herb mixture.
04 - Place the beef roast in a large roasting pan and surround with carrots, parsnips, onions, sweet potato, and mushrooms.
05 - Drizzle vegetables with 2 tbsp olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Pour beef broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
07 - Roast uncovered at 400°F for 20 minutes.
08 - Lower oven temperature to 325°F and roast for an additional 1 hour 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135°F–145°F, depending on desired doneness.
09 - Remove roast from oven, loosely cover with foil, and rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
10 - Slice roast and serve alongside the roasted vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The kitchen smells absolutely incredible for hours, and your guests will think you've been cooking all day.
- Everything roasts together, so cleanup is minimal and you're free to celebrate instead of standing over the stove.
- It's naturally paleo-friendly, so you never have to apologize for what you're serving or feel like you're missing out.
02 -
- If you skip the resting step, all those beautiful juices will run onto the plate instead of staying in the meat—I learned this the hard way the first time I made this.
- Don't flip the roast halfway through; let it sit undisturbed so the bottom can develop a proper crust and the heat can work evenly.
- Overnight marinating transforms this from delicious to unforgettable, so plan ahead if you can.
03 -
- Bring the roast to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking so it roasts evenly instead of being cold in the center while the outside overcooks.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you're missing out on one of the best kitchen investments you could make—it removes all the guessing from roasting.