Traditional Roast Beef With Gravy

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Rub outside of meat with pepper, salt and garlic.

3. 3

   Place on a rack in a baking dish; pour 1/3 cup water into bottom of baking dish.

4. 4

   Roast beef, allowing 25 minutes per pound for medium rare, a little longer for well done.

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   Cover loosely with foil.

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   Stand for 15 minutes before carving.

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   To prepare gravy: drain off all except 1 tblsp of fat from the baking dish.

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   Place dish over a low heat.

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   Add flour and stir well to incorporate all the bits and pieces in the dish.

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    Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until well-browned, taking care not to burn.

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    Combine wine, stock and tomato paste.

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    Gradually stir into flour mixture.

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    Heat, stirring constantly, until gravy boils and thickens.

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    Cook for about 3 minutes.

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    Season to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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