BASIC ROAST BEEF WITH GRAVY

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As a little girl My grandparent's took me to a Restaurant called Picadilly's and I remember having wonderful medium rare roast beef sliced thin like they do now at carving restaurant buffets. And they served it with a very thin ajus. The other day I wanted it so bad that I attempted my first one. and here it is

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs boneless bottom round roast
salt and pepper
garlic powder
5 cups water
1 tablespoon beef base
1 (1 ounce) envelope mccormicks au jus mix
cornstarch, to thicken

Steps:

  • in very large cast iron skillet with a metal rack in it lace roast fat side up. season well with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • in a preheated 325* oven place roast for 1 hour. turn oven off during last 10 minutes and let sit for 30 minutes while making your addtional dishes like mashed potatoes!
  • once you are ready to make gravy remove roast and let sit on plate not cutting until ready to serve.
  • in cast iron skillet you cooked in pour water and turn up the heat add base and aujus mix and stir well to incorporate the powder.
  • let come to a boil for about 3-5 mionutes thicken with cornstarch and water.
  • and serve with all your favorites!
  • slice the meat thinly almost shaving it against the grain the juices should flow
  • leftovers? how about a open faced derby sandwich- hot roast beef and gravy over toasted bread! or maybe a french dip sandwich to take to work!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.6, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 181.7, Sodium 991, Carbohydrate 3.4, Protein 57.7

DeadlyPlays Games
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I'm allergic to beef. Can I substitute another type of meat?


Minte Tesfaye
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This recipe is just okay. I've had better.


Amanya Peter
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to find a different one.


Asif Kakar
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This recipe is way too complicated. I'm looking for something simpler.


Jamel Husen
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my roast beef turned out a little dry. I'll have to try it again.


Miki Biruk
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.


Laura Stoica
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I can't wait to try this recipe for my next dinner party.


Tasswar Sajan
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a classic roast beef dinner.


Macjah Movies
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This roast beef is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Swabir ouma Omar
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Martin Heinemann
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I'm not a big fan of roast beef, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The beef was very flavorful and the gravy was divine.


Muna Rai
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's also very budget-friendly, which is a plus.


Jonathan Jayden
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I made this for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how tender and juicy the beef was.


Tebogo Mohlahlo
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I've tried many roast beef recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The meat was cooked to perfection and the gravy was out of this world.


Deo Makoma
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Bonnie Summer
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I used a 3-pound roast and it cooked perfectly in the time specified in the recipe.


Blackzac 171
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The gravy is absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfect.


Shahbaz Khan
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This is a very straightforward and simple recipe that even novice cooks can follow. The result is a succulent and flavorful roast beef with a rich and luscious gravy.