Smoked Beef Roast
This smoked beef roast is a hearty, flavorful main dish made with simple seasonings and slow-smoked to tender perfection. Perfect for family gatherings, it delivers brisket-like satisfaction at a fraction of the cost.
Equipment
- Pellet Grill
- Meat Thermometer
- Foil or butcher paper
Ingredients
Beef Roast
- 3 lb beef roast eye of round, rump, sirloin tip, top round, or bottom round
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce to rub down the roast
Instructions
- Let the beef roast rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat your pellet grill to 225°F.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub Worcestershire sauce over the roast. Coat with seasoning mix thoroughly.
- Place roast on pellet grill grates. Smoke at 225°F for 3–4 hours or until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Optional: Wrap roast in foil or butcher paper at 160°F and continue cooking until 200–205°F for tenderness.
- Rest the roast for 30 minutes before slicing or shredding.
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Notes
This roast is perfect for slicing or shredding. Great for sandwiches, tacos, or served with mashed potatoes. Leftovers are excellent the next day.