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Beef Roast Cooking Times

Timing is everything! To ensure the tastiest results for your Certified Angus Beef ® brand roast, follow these suggested cooking times. Cook time is based on the weight of each roast and desired doneness.

We suggest planning 30 additional minutes. Approximately 15 minutes for searing the roast at 450 °F prior to roasting and approximately 15 minutes for the roast to rest before serving. The perfect temperature to roast at (after searing) is 325 °F. Refer to the Roast Perfect App for specific times for your roast cut.

Bone-in Ribeye | Boneless Ribeye | Eye of Round | Sirloin Tip | Strip Roast | Tenderloin | Top Round | Top Sirloin | Tri-tip


Ball Tip Roast

A lean cut from the bottom sirloin, this economical choice is best when carved into thin slices.

Common Names
Bottom Sirloin Roast, Sirloin Ball Tip Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
2 lb 41 min 57 min
3 lb 47 min 1 hr
4 lb 54 min 1 hr 12 min

 


Bone-In Ribeye Roast

Rich in flavor, juiciness and tenderness, with generous marbling throughout.

Common Names
Prime Rib, Rib Roast, Ribeye Roast Bone-in, Standing Rib Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
4 lb 1 hr 45 min 2 hr 9 min
5 lb 1 hr 51 min 2 hr 18 min
6 lb 1 hr 57 min 2 hr 26 min
7 lb 2 hr 2 hr 33 min
8 lb 2 hr 11 min 2 hr 41 min

 


Boneless Ribeye Roast

A rib roast without the bones. Rich, beefy flavor; juicy and tender with generous marbling throughout.

Common Names
Prime Rib

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
4 lb 1 hr 28 min 1 hr 53 min
5 lb 1 hr 32 min 2 hr
6 lb 1 hr 36 min 2 hr 4 min
7 lb 1 hr 40 min 2 hr 9 min
8 lb 1 hr 44 min 2 hr 14 min

 


Eye of Round

Very lean and economical. Best when cooked to medium rare and sliced thin against the grain.

Common Names
Eye of Round Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
2 lb 56 min 1 hr 15 min
3 lb 1 hr 1 hr 21 min
4 lb 1 hr 8 min 1 hr 28 min
5 lb 1 hr 15 min 1 hr 36 min

 


Sirloin Tip Center Roast

Lean, tender and economical, this roast's small size is perfect for an easy family dinner. Best when cooked to medium rare and sliced thin against the grain. May also be marinated.

Common Names
Knuckle Roast, Sirloin Tip Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
4 lb 54 min 1 hr 12 min
5 lb 1 hr 1 hr 19 min
6 lb 1 hr 9 min 1 hr 27 min
7 lb 1 hr 19 min 1 hr 37 min
8 lb 1 hr 31 min 1 hr 49 min

 


Strip Roast

Lean, tender and full-flavored roast.

Common Names
Kansas City Strip Roast, New York Strip Roast, Strip Loin Roast, Top Loin Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
4 lb 55 min 1 hr 15 min
5 lb 1 hr 2 min 1 hr 22 min
6 lb 1 hr 10 min 1 hr 31 min
7 lb 1 hr 18 min 1 hr 39 min
8 lb 1 hr 27 min 1 hr 48 min

 


Tenderloin

The most tender beef roast is lean, succulent and elegant, with mild flavor.

Common Names
Chateaubriand

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
3 lb 25 min 37 min
4 lb 34 min 48 min
5 lb 45 min 1 hr
6 lb 57 min 1 hr 11 min
7 lb 1 hr 9 min 1 hr 23 min

 


Top Round Roast

Economical, moderately tender and full-flavored. Best when sliced thin against the grain.

Common Names
Top Round Pot Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
4 lb 50 min 1 hr 7 min
5 lb 1 hr 14 min 1 hr 36 min
6 lb 1 hr 42 min 2 hr 4 min
7 lb 2 hr 13 min 2 hr 35 min
8 lb 2 hr 46 min 3 hr 8 min

 



Top Sirloin Roast

This versatile roast is lean, juicy and tender, with good flavor.

Common Names
Center Cut top Sirloin Roast, Sirloin Roast, Top Sirloin Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
4 lb 1 hr 7 min 1 hr 27 min
5 lb 1 hr 20 min 1 hr 41 min
6 lb 1 hr 35 min 2 hr
7 lb 1 hr 51 min 2 hr 15 min
8 lb 2 hr 9 min 2 hr 33 min

 



Tri-Tip Roast

Juicy, tender and versatile, this roast offers rich beef flavor. Easily recognized by its triangular shape, this West Coast favorite is gaining
broader popularity.

Common Names
Bottom Sirloin Roast, Triangle Roast

Approx weight Rare (125 °F) Medium (145 °F)
2 lb 31 min 42 min
3 lb 45 min 55 min
4 lb 1 hr 1 hr 10 min


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