Description
Barefoot Contessa sirloin tip roast delivers a classic American dinner centerpiece with tender, herb-crusted meat. Succulent slices paired with roasted vegetables make an elegant meal for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sirloin tip roast (4–5 lbs / 1.8–2.3 kg)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried rosemary
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Extract sirloin tip roast from refrigeration 45-60 minutes prior to cooking, enabling ambient temperature equilibration between 68°F to 72°F.
- Oven Configuration: Position central rack and activate conventional oven to 450°F (232°C), creating intense initial roasting environment.
- Surface Treatment: Massage olive oil across entire meat surface, generously applying herbal seasonings to enhance flavor profile and develop robust exterior crust.
- Pan Foundation: Construct aromatic base layer using substantial onion rings within dark, heavy-bottomed roasting vessel, providing moisture and flavor infrastructure.
- High-Temperature Searing: Position seasoned roast atop onion foundation, roasting at 450°F for precise 15-minute interval to generate caramelized exterior and seal internal moisture.
- Gradual Cooking: Reduce thermal setting to 300°F (149°C), continuing roasting process until internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium well, anticipating approximately 90 minutes total duration.
- Thermal Resting: Extract roast when temperature marginally beneath desired doneness (approximately 142°F), then shield with aluminum foil for minimum 20-minute recuperation, facilitating internal juice redistribution.
- Serving Preparation: Discard roasted onion rings after plating, potentially reserving rendered fat for complementary culinary applications like gravies or enriched soup foundations.
Notes
- Temper for Tenderness: Allow meat to sit at room temperature for 45-60 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and maximum juiciness.
- High-Heat Sear Secret: Start roasting at 450°F for 15 minutes to create a spectacular caramelized crust that locks in incredible flavor.
- Rest and Relax Technique: Let the roast rest for at least 20 minutes after cooking, covering loosely with foil to help juices redistribute and maintain optimal moisture.
- Temperature Precision Matters: Remove the roast from the oven slightly below your desired doneness (around 142°F) to prevent overcooking during the resting period.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg