English Roast Beef Recipe

Name: English Roast Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. beef round roast; salt and pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. water; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 1/2 tsp. dried mint; 1 medium onion, sliced (optional); 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); 1/8 tsp. seasoning salt (optional); 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional); 1 Tbsp. butter; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. cold water; 1/4 tsp. dried sage; 1/4 tsp. dried mint

Servings: persons

5 lb. beef round roast
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/2 tsp. dried mint
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/8 tsp. seasoning salt (optional)
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
1 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. dried sage
1/4 tsp. dried mint

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0.
2
Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4
Brown the outside of the roast on all sides in the butter.
5
After the roast is browned, add 1/2 c. water to the pan, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp. of sage, and 1/2 tsp. of mint onto the roast.
6
Place onion and garlic into the pan if desired, and season with seasoning salt and red pepper flakes, if using.
7
Cover the pot, and place the roast in the oven for 2 to 3 hours depending on how well done you prefer the meat to be; 2 hours for rare, and 3 for well done.
8
Removed finished roast to a pan to keep warm.
9
Melt 1 Tbsp. of butter in a medium skillet.
10
Whisk flour into melted butter until smooth.
11
Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 c. cold water.
12
Mix until a smooth paste is formed.
13
Return to medium heat, and season with remaining sage and mint.
14
Stir in the liquid from the roasting pan and boil, stirring constantly until the gravy is thickened.
15
Remove from heat.
16
Slice the roast and serve with gravy poured over the meat.

1516

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. beef round roast, salt and pepper to taste, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1/2 c. water, and more.

Yes, English Roast Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

English Roast Beef

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