Tender Eye of Round Roast
Tender Eye of Round Roast features a garlicky herb rub that perfumes the beef as it cooks, yielding juicy slices with a pleasantly robust bite. A glossy red wine and beef broth pan sauce, finished with butter, adds depth and richness. Ideal for a hearty weekend dinner or a special gathering where simple ingredients shine.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine the garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and thyme into a paste; rub it all over the beef roast. Let it sit at room temperature for 1 hour. After 40 minutes, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- 2
Lay two sheets of aluminum foil large enough to cover the beef roast on a baking sheet. Set the beef roast on the foil sheets.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 18 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the oven; fold the foil up to wrap the roast, then return it to the oven. Lower the oven temperature to 170 degrees F (75 degrees C) and roast for one hour.
- 5
After one hour, check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer: 120-125 degrees F for a rare center, 130-140 degrees F for a medium-rare center, and 140-150 degrees F for a medium center.
- 6
Remove the roast and place it on a cutting board to rest.
- 7
Pour any drippings from the roast into a saucepan; stir in the red wine and beef broth and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by 1/4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk in the cubes of butter, one at a time, until blended into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- 8
Slice the roast into 1/2-inch thick slices and serve with the pan sauce poured on top.
- Calories 334.75 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 25.07 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.79 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 49.45 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1289.56 mg High
- Fiber 0.16 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.08 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Calcium 157.44 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.8 mg Low Source
- Potassium 186.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.86 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.07 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.57 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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