Slow Roasted Spoon Roast (Top Sirloin)

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 12/8/24
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 3 hrs 15 mins
Total: 3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Yield: 3 pounds

A roast labeled "spoon roast" or "top sirloin" is a flavorful cut of beef from the sirloin and an excellent choice for slow roasting. After a long, slow cook time, the roast is tender and moist; thus the name spoon roast, as it's so fall-apart tender you can eat it with a spoon. Serve it for a weekend family dinner or at your next dinner party.

Slow Roasted Spoon Roast

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This spoon roast is seasoned with garlic and spices, and then it's roasted to perfection. The oven starts hot, and then after 15 minutes, the temperature is significantly reduced. Slow roasting this sirloin roast leaves it tender and juicy.

Serve it with mashed or baked potatoes and a salad. Steamed or sautéed broccoli and green beans are very good with roast beef.​ For a little something extra, whip up some simple pan sauce to put on top of the sliced meat.

Tips for Making Top Sirloin Recipe

  • Use a meat thermometer - Use an instant-read thermometer to gauge doneness. Note that a roast cooked to medium-rare (130 F to 135 F) produces a tender and juicy roast, but the USDA Food Safety website recommends a minimum safe temperature of 145 F for beef.
  • For extra flavor - Consider prepping the beef several hours before cooking. Rub the roast with the oil and seasonings and then wrap it in plastic wrap or seal it in a food storage bag. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Remove the roast from the refrigerator and place it in the prepared roasting pan. Roast as directed.
What You'll Need to Make This Top Sirloin Recipe
Farberware Nonstick Steel Roaster with Flat Rack
A Sturdy Roasting Pan
Dreamfarm Garject Self-Cleaning Garlic Press with Peel Eject
A Great Garlic Press
Cuisinart CSG-200 Infrared and Folding Grilling Thermometer
An Accurate Meat Thermometer
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • Dash cayenne pepper

  • 3 pounds top sirloin beef roast (aka spoon roast)

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 425 F. Line a roasting pan with foil and place a rack in the pan.

    Ingredients for slow roasted spoon roast
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  2. In a small bowl, combine 2 cloves garlic (finely minced), 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and dash cayenne pepper.

    Spices mixed in a bowl
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  3. Put 3 pounds top sirloin beef roast in the prepared pan and rub it on all sides with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the roast.

    Seasoned spoon roast on a pan
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  4. Roast the beef in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 225 F and continue roasting for about 3 hours longer (about 45 minutes to 1 hour per pound), or until done as desired. 

    Cooked spoon roast on a pan
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  5. For medium-rare, the beef should register from 130 F to 135 F on a meat thermometer or oven probe placed in the thickest part of the roast.

    Spoon roast with probe thermometer
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  6. Tent the roast loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve with your choice of sides.

    Roast covered in foil
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Feeling Adventurous? Try This:

  • No chili powder, no problem - Replace the chili powder and ground cumin with 1 teaspoon of a Creole or Cajun seasoning blend. If the Creole seasoning includes salt, omit the kosher salt. 
  • No fresh garlic, no problem - Replace the fresh minced garlic with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or granulated garlic.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
495 Calories
27g Fat
1g Carbs
59g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 337mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 59g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 747mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)