Pepper roast beef

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsPeppercorns
1teaspoonDried oregano
3poundsInside round roast of beef
2Cloves garlic, sliced
1tablespoonVegetable oil
2tablespoonsButter
1Small onion, finely chopped
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
1cupBeef stock
1cupRed wine or beef stock
Pinch salt

Directions

GRAVY:

Between sheets of waxed paper, pound peppercorns with mallet until coarsely crushed. Mix in oregano; spread out evenly.

Make small slits in roast; insert garlic slice in each. Brush with oil. Roll in peppercorn mixture to coat all over; place on greased rack in roasting pan.

Roast in 275øF oven for 2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 140øF for rare or 160øF for medium. Transfer to warmed platter; tenet with foil and let stand for 15 minutes. Slice thinly.

Gravy: Meanwhile, in roasting pan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add beef stock, wine and salt; bring to boil, stirring to scrape up brown bits. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2 minutes or until thickened. Strain into sauceboat; pass with meat. Yield: 8 servings Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: The Canadian Living 20th Anniversary Cookbook.