Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCavo's Bar & KitchenRoast Beef Recipe

Roast Beef Recipe

Time3h 30m
Serves4

Slow roasted top round, thinly carved, served with choice of white american, swiss, or provolone with Cavo's original gravy on a fresh baked kaiser roll

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Ingredients

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Beef

Sandwich Assembly

Method

Roasting the Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Roast

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the top round roast with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Roast the Beef

    Place the seasoned roast in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare, or 145°F (63°C) for medium.

  3. 3

    Rest the Roast

    Once done, remove the roast from the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Making the Gravy

  1. 4

    Prepare the Roux

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it turns a light golden color.

  2. 5

    Make the Gravy

    Gradually add the beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 6

    Slice the Beef

    Thinly slice the rested roast beef against the grain using a sharp knife.

  2. 7

    Build the Sandwiches

    Take a kaiser roll and layer with a slice of cheese (choose White American, Swiss, or Provolone), followed by a generous portion of the sliced roast beef, and then drizzle with the hot gravy. Top with the other half of the roll.

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