ROASTING GUIDELINES

When deciding what size toast to buy to satisfy holiday appetites,
plan to serve 6 ounces of cooked beef per person.

All cooking times are based on meat removed directly from the refrigerator.

After roast stands 10-15 minutes after removing from oven,
final temperature should be      Medium rate: 145F      Medium: 160°F

Beef Cut Oven Temp. Lbs. Servings
Per Lb.*
Approx. Total Cooking Hours Remove Roast from oven when meat temperature reaches

Eye Round Roast 325°F 2-3 2 Med. rare 1 ½ to 1 ¾ 135°F

Rib Eye Roast
(small end)
350°F 4-6 1 3/4 Med. rare 1 ¾ - 2
Med 2 - 2 ½
135°F
150°F
6-8 1 3/4 Med. rare 2 – 2 ¼
Med. 2 ½ - 3
135°F
150°J

Rib Eye Roast
(large end)
350°F 4-6 1 ½ Med. rare 2 – 2 ½
Med. 2 ½ - 3
135°F
150°F
6-8 1 ½ Med. rare 2 ¼ - 2 ½ Med. 2 ¾ - 3 135°F
150°F

Rib Roast (chine bone removed 350°F 6-8 1 1/4 Med. rare 2 ¼ - 2 ½
Med. 2 ¾ - 3
135°F
150°F
8-10 1 1/4 Med. rare 2 ½ - 3
Med. 3 - 3 ½
135°F
150°F

Round Tip Roast 325°F 4-6 2 Med. rare 2-2 ½
Med. 2 ½ - 3
140°F
155°F
6-8 2 Med. rare 2 ½ - 3
Med. 3 - 3 ½
140°F
155°F

Tenderloin Roast 425 F 2-3 2 Med. rare 35-40 min. Med. 45-50 min. 135°F
150°F
4-5 2 Med. rare 50-60 min. Med. 60-70 min. 135°F
150°F

Tri-Tip Roast 425°F
- 2
2 Med. rare 30-40min. Med. 40-45 mm. 135°F
150°F

* 6 oz. cooked, trimmed beef per serving.