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Sunday Roast Beef with Pan Gravy
A burnished top round roast carved thin and served with a silky pan gravy. The kind of dinner that fills the whole house with warmth.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs top round roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups beef stock
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Method
- Rub the roast with oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then let it sit at room temperature for thirty minutes.
- Roast at 450 degrees for fifteen minutes, then reduce to 325 and cook until the center reaches 130 degrees.
- Transfer the roast to a board to rest while you whisk flour into the pan drippings over medium heat.
- Slowly pour in the beef stock and simmer the gravy until smooth and thickened, then slice the beef thin.
Cook's note: Nutrition and timing are approximate. Always cook proteins and seafood to a safe internal temperature. See our disclaimer.
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