Bottom Round Roast
Tender, juicy, and flavorful this herb crusted bottom round roast recipe creates an inexpensive yet elegant dish.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lb bottom round roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Take the roast from the fridge and remove packaging. Place the roast on a cutting board and let it rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450F.
- In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, garlic, basil, rosemary, parsley, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the roast, then place it in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then drop the oven temperature to 325F and continue roasting for 1 ½-2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 125F (for medium rare) to 135 (for medium).
- Remove the roast from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before transferring it to a clean cutting board. Slice and serve.
Notes
Don't overcook - use an instant-read thermometer to ensure your roast does not go past 135 degrees f (medium). We prefer to roast to 120 degrees f, as the internal temperature will continue to increase as it rest.
Rest for Success - you want to rest before and after cooking for peak tenderness. Resting at room temperature before cooking, raises the internal temperature allowing it to cook more evenly. Resting for 15 minutes after cooking, allows the natural juices to redistribute resulting in a tender, juicy roast.
Carve against the grain - by slicing against the grain, you are reducing the length of the muscle fibers and connective tissue. Resulting in a delicious roast that is more tender and easier to chew.
Thinner slices - similar to carving against the grain, thinner slices are easier to chew.
Make an Herbed Butter or Horseradish Sauce to take this roast to the next level:
Herbed Balsamic Butter recipe
½ cup of unsalted butter (one stick of unsalted butter) ½ teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar A pinch of black pepper (optional) Allow butter to soften to room temperature. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl until balsamic vinegar is fully combined with the other ingredients. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator until set (approximately 30 minutes).Creamy horseradish dipping sauce recipe
2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish ¾ cup of sour cream ¼ cup of mayonnaise 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard (optional) Pinch of salt Pinch of black pepper Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover the bowl and chill this dipping sauce in the refrigerator until serving.Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 45gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 296mg
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