Beef Top Round Roast with Onion Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
8
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Calories
665 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef Top Round Roast with Onion Gravy
Description
The recipe calls for a 1-pound top round roast or similar cuts like eye round or rump roast. The meat is seasoned evenly with salt (Diamond Crystal kosher salt preferred), garlic and onion powder, and black pepper. After coming to room temperature for at least 90 minutes, it is seared in a cast iron pan for a browned crust.
Onions are sautéed in the same pan to capture flavors, then the roast is placed on top and roasted at 300°F until the internal temperature reaches the preferred doneness (rare to medium). Using an oven-safe thermometer ensures precise cooking.
The onion gravy is made by deglazing with dry white wine, thickening with flour, and adding beef stock and Worcestershire sauce, along with rosemary sprig and seasoning. This gravy enhances the roast's mild beef flavor with aromatic onion sweetness and umami.
The dish is well suited to a main course with sides like mashed potatoes or vegetables. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days, allowing flexible serving options beyond the initial meal.
Ingredients
For the roast
- 1 pound top round roast or eye round or rump roast
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (15g) kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large white onion sliced 1/4" thick, or yellow onion
For the onion gravy
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups beef stock low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 prig rosemary
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the roast from the fridge and place it on a wire rack and baking sheet or roasting pan with baking sheet. Season equally on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Leave the roast out for at least 90 minutes before roasting.
- Preheat the oven to 300f.
- Heat a large cast iron pan to medium-high heat with the oil and sear the roast on all sides then remove to a plate. Turn the heat down to medium and add the onions to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes or until soft.
- Place the roast on top of the onions, fat cap side up. Insert an oven-safe digital thermometer into the center of the roast.
- Place the pan with the roast in the oven and cook until the center of the roast reaches 110-115f for rare, 125f for medium rare, or 135f for medium. The roast will take anywhere from 40-60 minutes depending on the level of doneness you choose.
- Once the roast has finished cooking, move it to a cutting board and tent with foil. Meanwhile, make the onion gravy below.
For the onion gravy
- Place the pan with onions on a burner and turn the heat to medium. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, until no white specks appear (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the white wine and turn the heat to high while whisking or stirring. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and Rosemary and bring to a simmer while stirring. Simmer for at least 5 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly.
- Taste test the gravy and season with salt and pepper if required. Slice the roast against the grain and serve with the onion gravy. Enjoy!
Notes
- Top round is the preferred cut, but rump roast or eye of round works well as substitutes.
- If desired, trim or remove the fat cap before slicing to reduce greasiness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days to maintain quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 665kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.6g | 11% |
| Protein | 44.4g | 89% |
| Fat | 37.7g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8g | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1074mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 3.7g | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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