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Mom's Roast Beef
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 8
Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef and its savory gravy. This well-seasoned roast is Mom's specialty. People always ask what her secret ingredients are. Now you have the delicious recipe for our favorite meat dish! -Linda Gaido, New Brighton, Pennsylvania
Ingredients:
1 beef eye round roast (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup brewed coffee
1 cup cold water, divided
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add the coffee, 3/4 cup water and bouillon to the pan. Combine the basil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper; sprinkle over the roast.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
3. Combine the flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve gravy with roast. Yield: 8 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com