Are You Looking for a New Weeknight Meal to Try?

In search of a fresh option for your weeknight dinners? Consider Rump Roast the perfect choice. Infused with aromatic fresh rosemary and sprinkled with coarse sea salt, along with an abundance of garlic, it creates a truly tantalizing dish.

We all love the smell of delicious roast beef coming right away from the grill. It is indeed one of the most comforting foods for a reason. Roast beef is not at all easy to put together but at the same time, it is also a great economical weeknight meal that you can feed to an entire family usually with leftovers to spare!

Read below to learn how to sear the roast to get the ultimate flavor from this unique cut of beef!

What is Rump Roast?

Rump Roast comes from the round that is hindquarters of the beef. It is a very well-exercised muscle that is being cut from this section which is most tender when cooked for long periods of time to break down the connective tissues.

Rump roast is known for being an economical cut, making it the perfect weeknight family meal!

The Best Internal Temperature for Rump Roast

• Rare: 120 -125°
• Medium Rare 130 – 135°
• Medium 145°
• Medium Well 155°
• Well Done 165°

Use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature and your roast will be perfectly cooked. The meat will rise in temperature 5 -10° as it rests

How to Grill a Rump Roast

Preparation time: 5 MINUTES

Cooking time: 2 HOURS 2 SECONDS

Additional time: 10 MINUTES

Total time: 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES 2 SECOND

Ingredients Required For Perfect Rump Roast

• Rump Roast – 3 to 4 pounds
• Olive Oil

For Green Chili Rub

• Brown Sugar
• Onion Flakes
• Green Chile Powder
• Granulated Garlic
• Onion Powder
• Dried Thyme
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Smoked Paprika
• Dry Mustard

Instructions to Follow

Step 1- First remove the roast from the packet, pat dry using paper towels.

Step 2- Put the roast on a rimmed baking sheet or plate.

Step 3 -Sprinkle its olive oil, rubbing the oil all over the entire roast. Sprinkle with rub on all sides, pressing the seasoning into the meat.

Step 4-Let it rest at room temperature while the grill is prepared.

Step 5-Using hickory, oak, or pecan hardwood chunks, for smoke flavor, prepare a grill fire to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 6-Place beef roast over indirect heat and close the grill.

Step 7-Cook for 1 ½ – 2 hours, maintaining a grill temperature of about 325- 350° until roast reaches desired doneness using a digital meat thermometer to test the internal temperature.

Step 8-Remove roast from grill and rest 10 minutes.

Step 9-Place on a cutting board, use a sharp knife, and slice as needed.

How to Store and Reheat Grilled Rump Roast

The tender rump roast that you will prepare over the weekend can have some leftovers as well. These leftovers can be stored in plastic wrap by warping them tightly in several layers. Put it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat sliced roast beef in a skillet with a bit of beef stock or water over medium heat. Turn to warm from both sides.

Best Side Dishes for Roast beef

Garlic mashed potatoes are incredibly yummy, creamy, and full of flavors. They are the perfect side for the Rump Roast.

Another option is Brown butter mashed potatoes, they are also very simple but delicious. It can go perfectly as a side dish with any beef meal. Don’t skip browning the butter, it adds tons of flavor to ordinary mashed potatoes!

Grilled potatoes will be cooked in the same amount of time and are perfect to go with the rump roast.

Creamy dill potato is another option to make-ahead side dish for grilling or any other family dinner.

Grilled Mexican corn is flavorful and delicious so try it with the rump roast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What can we do with the leftover rump roast?

Ans: The leftover can be used to make sandwiches for an easy dinner or quick lunch throughout the week.

Q2: What is the easiest way to slice roast beef?

Ans: Completely chilled roast will be easier to slice thinly for sandwiches. Slice roast as needed to keep the freshest tasting meat. Keep tightly wrapped in plastic wrap until ready to serve.

Q3: How can we shred rump roast?

Ans: The rump is a well-exercised muscle with lots of connective tissue and fibers. In order to shred a rump roast, it will need to be cooked for a very long period of time.

If this is your goal, cook the beef for 3-4 hours on low before adding the vegetables. Once the vegetables are added, continue to cook for 2 hours longer

Q4: How can we make tender Rump Roast?

Ans: The trick to tender a rump roast is to cook it slowly at a low temperature for a long period of time as it is said low and slow! A rump roast is not tender like a prime rib. Allowing the roast to cook for a long period of time helps the connective tissues break down and melt into a tender and delicious dish! The longer you cook the roast, the more tender it will get.

Q5: How much fat do we need to remove?

Ans: It is recommended to trim the top quarter of fat on your cut of meat. It will eliminate the fibrous, stringy, and unappetizing part of your roast. By leaving some of the fat, you’ll still get mouthfuls of a juicy cut of meat.

To Wrap it Up

Rump roast is a perfect economical weeknight meal that will also give you leftovers to enjoy all the week. Start with searing in all the flavors with flavor with fresh rosemary, garlic, and seasoning. Then, add in your favorite roasting vegetables for an easy dinner that will feed your entire family!

Perfect Rump Roast is so easy to make on the grill. Great for family dinners and it’s the best way to make roast beef sandwiches. This rump roast recipe turns out tender, juicy, and flavorful every single time. Make it this weekend and enjoy it with family and friends.