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Herb-Infused Roast Beef

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
140 min
TOTAL TIME
160 min
SERVINGS
10 servings
Dinner British English
Herb-Infused Roast Beef
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds beef round roast
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
Instructions
1
Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Take the pot roast and sprinkle salt and pepper all over it, making sure to cover every surface evenly.
3
In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until it's nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add water, an onion, and some garlic around the roast, then sprinkle dried sage, fresh mint, seasoning salt, and pepper flakes over the top of the roast.
4
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to your preheated oven. Let it cook until the roast is tender and cooked through, about 2 hours for a rare finish or 3 hours for a well-done finish. Remove the pot from the oven and transfer the roast to another pan, keeping it warm while you set aside the juices that will become gravy.
5
Make the gravy by melting butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until it's smooth and free of lumps, then remove the skillet from the heat. Gradually add cold water while whisking until you have a smooth paste.
6
Return the skillet to your stovetop over medium heat and stir in dried sage and fresh mint. Then, pour in the juices you set aside earlier and boil, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your liking.
7
Slice the roast into thin pieces and serve it with the warm gravy poured over the top.