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Roast Beef

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 lbs beef bottom round roast
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic divided into 3 to 4 parts (lengthwise)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 piece beef cube
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch diluted in 4 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make some slit on the meat using a knife and insert each sliced garlic clove
  • Spread the olive oil on the meat then sprinkle some salt and pepper.
  • Place the meat on a roasting rack (with dripping tray/pan) and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 250 degrees Fahrenheit then continue baking for 2 to 2.5 hours (or until the inner temperature of the meat reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit). Note: Do not remove from the oven right away. Let the juices from the meat drip some more so that you will have enough drippings for the gravy.
  • Remove the roasted meat from the oven and allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes.
  • Slice the meat into serving pieces and transfer to a serving plate.
  • We also need to prepare the sauce. The following steps will help you make a good one.
  • Take the dripping pan out of the oven and place it on the stove then apply heat.
  • Pour-in the red wine and deglaze the drippings then transfer to a saucepan.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Add the beef cube and cook until well diluted then put-in the cornstarch. Stir continuously.
  • Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl.
  • Serve the Roast beef with the sauce on the side.
  • Share and enjoy!