BEEF ROAST WITH GREEN BEANS & CARAMELIZED ONIONS
(Tender beef + sweet onions + crisp-tender green beans)
INGREDIENTS
For the Beef Roast
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1 beef roast (2–3 lbs / 1–1.4 kg) — chuck, sirloin, or rib roast
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 tsp kosher salt
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1½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
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½ tsp mustard powder (optional)
For the Caramelized Onions
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2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp sugar (helps caramelization)
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2 tbsp beef broth, wine, or water (for deglazing)
For the Green Beans
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1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice or ½ tsp chili flakes
Optional Add-Ons
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Fresh herbs: rosemary, thyme, parsley
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Splash of Worcestershire or soy sauce on the roast
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1 tbsp butter melted over the cooked beef
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A squeeze of lemon over the green beans
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the Beef Roast
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Pat roast dry with paper towels.
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Rub with olive oil.
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Season generously with:
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salt
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pepper
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garlic powder
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onion powder
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paprika
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thyme/rosemary
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mustard powder
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Let rest 20–30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Make the Caramelized Onions
You can start these while the roast cooks.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Add butter + olive oil.
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Add the sliced onions and sprinkle with salt and sugar.
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Cook slowly, stirring often, for 20–30 minutes, until golden and jammy.
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Add a splash of beef broth or wine, scraping up browned bits.
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Turn heat to low and cook another 5 minutes.
Set aside until serving.
3. Prepare the Green Beans
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Toss green beans with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Set aside—they cook quickly later.
4. COOKING OPTIONS
You can cook the beef on the grill (preferred for flavor) or in the oven.
Option A: Grill Method (Best Flavor)
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Preheat grill to 375–400°F (190–205°C) with indirect heat.
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Place beef roast on the cooler side of the grill.
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Close the lid and roast:
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45–75 minutes depending on thickness
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until internal temp reaches:
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130–135°F (54–57°C) for medium-rare
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140–145°F (60–63°C) for medium
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or 195–205°F (90–96°C) for fall-apart chuck roast
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During the last 15 minutes, place the seasoned green beans in a grill-safe pan over indirect heat.
They will roast until crisp-tender with light char.
Option B: Oven Method
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place roast in a roasting pan.
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Roast 60–90 minutes, depending on the cut.
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Add green beans during the last 15–20 minutes.
5. Rest the Beef
Once cooked, transfer the roast to a cutting board and rest 10–15 minutes.
This keeps it juicy and tender.
6. Assemble & Serve
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Slice the beef roast against the grain.
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Top generously with the caramelized onions.
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Serve with the roasted green beans on the side.
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Add optional finishing touches:
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drizzle of melted butter over the beef
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sprinkle of parsley
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squeeze of lemon on the green beans
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SERVING IDEAS
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Roasted potatoes
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Fresh salad
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Rice pilaf
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Crusty bread to mop up onion juices
- 1 (4 pound) beef round tip roast
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) jar beef gravy
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen green beans, cooked, warm


