Beef: Eye of Round Roast

posted by Peggy in Oregon 03-30-102 10:33 AM

Eye of Round Roast

3 to 5 lb. eye of round roast

Marsala Wine Marinade:
1 cup 8 fl.oz. Marsala Wine
one fourth cup 2 fl.oz. olive oil
Grated rind of 1 lemon
one fourth cup 2 fl. oz. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic - crushed
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or marjoram or 1 tsp of dried thyme or marjoram
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped green onion
one half tsp fresh ground black pepper



Place roast in 9 X 13 inch baking dish, pour marinade over roast and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Place roast in skillet and sear meat, browning well on all sides Place eye of round roast back into baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 and one-half hours Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing

Recipe for Rib Eye Roast

4 lb. Rib Eye Roast

Marsala Wine Marinade:
1 cup 8 fl.oz. Marsala Wine
one fourth cup 2 fl.oz. olive oil
Grated rind of 1 lemon
one fourth cup 2 fl. oz. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic - crushed
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or marjoram
or
1 tsp of dried thyme or marjoram
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped green onion
one half tsp fresh ground black pepper

Optional: For flavoring, marinade in Marsala wine marinade for 30 minutes in refrigerator

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Heat olive oil in heavy skillet over high heat, Sear the beef roast on each side, about 3 minutes each
Transfer rib eye roast to roasting pan and roast in oven for 10 minutes at 450 degrees. Turn heat down to 375 degrees, baste with drippings and roast for 1 and one-half hours (for medium to medium-rare doneness)

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