Instructions

1. Determine how many people you need to feed. Because a beef roast will shrink during the cooking process, you will need 3 ounces of cooked meat per person. If you choose a boneless beef roast that is extra lean, you will end up with four 3-ounce servings per cooked pound. If you choose a boneless marbled cut, you will get three 3-ounce servings per cooked pound.

2. Consider your budget. Your budget will play a big part in determining which beef roast you choose. If you have a small budget, choose chuck. Chuck roast can be slow cooked so that’s it’s tender and full of flavor. If you have a bigger budget, a standing rib roast is not only impressive, but also has top notch flavor.

3. Think about the cooking method you plan to use. If you plan on cooking your beef roast in a slow cooker, you can choose less expensive cuts. On the other hand, dry heat methods will require a high quality beef roast. If you plan on dry roasting the beef, you will want to choose a cut that isn’t overworked. This ensures that the meat stays tender.

4. Select a roast that has a layer of fat. A layer of fat helps to keep the beef roast moist as it cooks. Should you choose a lean beef roast, and neglect this step, you will want to choose a cooking method that keeps the meat moist as it cooks.

5. Choose a cut that is marbled. Marbling helps keep a beef roast tender, no matter what cooking method you choose. If you want a lean roast, choose a cut with light marbling. For the best flavor, choose a beef roast with heavier marbling, such as a rib roast.