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Eye of Round Roast

Tender and juicy eye of round roast with garlic rosemary crust is a delicious dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2½ pounds eye of round roast
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Place rosemary leaves, salt, garlic, and olive oil in a mortar and pestle or food processor.
  3. Mash or pulse until a paste is formed.
  4. Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan fitted with a rack or on top of potatoes, carrots, and onions in a roasting pan.
  5. Season the roast with salt and pepper.
  6. Spread the paste on the roast.
  7. Roast for 15 minutes.
  8. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
  9. Cook approximately 70 minutes, until the roast reaches medium-rare (125-130°F).
  10. Remove the roast from the oven.
  11. Tent the roast loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  12. Carve the roast thinly against the grain.

Notes

  • 🥩 MEAT TIP: Choose meat that's dry to touch and slightly sweet-smelling
  • 🌡️ TEMP TIP: Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
  • ⏰ TIMING TIP: Rest meat 20 minutes before carving

Nutrition Information

Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 882mg (37%) Potassium 655mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 882mg 37%
Potassium 655mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.