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Garlic Herb Eye of Round Roast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-3.5 pound Boneless eye of round roast
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Herb Butter
- Easy Brown Gravy
Instructions
- Remove roast from refrigerator and allow to rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes before roasting.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
- Pat roast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season all sides of roast with Kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Coat the entire roast with 4 tablespoons of herb butter.
- Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 300 degrees F and roast for an additional 40-50 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 135 degrees F.
- Place your roast on a rack in a roasting pan with the fat cap side facing up.
- Remove roast from the oven, cover with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice roast against the grain into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Serve with beef gravy.
Christina's Notes
- Bring to Room Temperature: Let the roast sit at room temperature for about 30-60 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly.
- Sear for Flavor: Searing the roast in a hot skillet before transferring it to the oven creates a beautiful brown crust and adds depth of flavor.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: This is the most accurate way to ensure your roast is cooked to your desired doneness. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, avoiding bone. This is the best way to cook an eye of round roast and get the best cooking time.
- Don't Skip the Resting Time: Resting is crucial for allowing the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
- Make a Pan Sauce: Don't discard the flavorful drippings in the roasting pan! Use them as a base for a delicious pan sauce by deglazing the pan with wine or broth and simmering with any accumulated herbs and garlic.
- Serve this roast beef recipe with: I love to serve this recipe with creamy Perfect mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Sweet and Spicy Green Beans and Buttery Rosemary Rolls.