Garlic Herb-Crusted Beef Roast
A quick rub with staple seasonings give this lean roast a delicious flavor. As the beef cooks, whip up your favorite side dishes and you can feed a crowd!
Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 6
Ingredients
Rub:
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine rub ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef Top Round Roast.
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Step 2
Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325°F oven 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours for medium rare doneness.
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Step 3
Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare.)
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Step 4
Carve roast into thin slices; season with salt and black pepper, as desired.
Nutrition Information
158 Calories
2g SAT FAT
27g PROTEIN
2.6 mg IRON
4.7 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, using top round roast, 1/12 of recipe (3 oz): 158 Calories; 45 Calories from fat; 5g Total Fat (2 g Saturated Fat; 2 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 71 mg Cholesterol; 83 mg Sodium; 0 g Total Carbohydrate; 0 g Dietary Fiber; 27 g Protein; 2.6 mg Iron; 7.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 4.7 mg Zinc; 31 mcg Selenium; 103.3 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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