Ingredients
- 4 1/2 lb. Top Round Boneless Roast
- 5 - 6 carrots, peeled - for a rack for the roast
For the Rub:
- 2 tbs. of fresh rosemary, about 2 - 3 inch sprigs of fresh rosemary, leaves removed from stems
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 small heads of garlic
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 tbs. olive oil
For the Gravy:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 1/2 cups pan drippings (or water)
- 2 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
For the roast & rub:
- Place the garlic, removed from its skin, in a small dry cast iron frying pan and allow the garlic to get a golden color.
- Add the rosemary and the seasonings and toss.
- Add the olive oil and toss.
- Place this mixture in a food processor and give a few good chops.
- Using a large cast iron frying pan, place carrots down as a rack for the roast.
- Rub the roast down with the garlic mixture. Filling all crevasses and thoroughly messaging the roast with the mixture.
- Add a cup of water, or ½ water and ½ wine, to the bottom of the pan about 15 – 20 minutes before removing the roast from the pan. These drippings make a beautiful gravy.
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.
- Place the roast in the oven and cook for 25 – 30 minutes per pound for a medium cooked roast. The internal temperature should be about 145 degrees F. For a medium rare cooked roast subtract about 5 – 7 minutes per pound and the internal temperature should read about 135 degrees F.
- When the roast is removed from the oven loosely tent the roast with tin-foil and let the roast rest for 10 – 12 minutes before slicing.
For the gravy:
- In a pan, melt down butter with oil. Whisk in the flour until a thick paste forms (the roux).
- Add the pan drippings or water if you don't have pan drippings. Keep whisking until smooth and desired thickness is achieved.
- Add the bouillon and seasonings.
- Leave on low heat until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1