Mom's Roast Beef

Submitted by bugsbunnyfan

"Everyone loves slices of this fork-tender roast beef and its savory gravy. This well-seasoned roast is Mom's specialty."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 (2 1/2 lb) beef eye round
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 1 cup water, divided
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour

directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven; brown roast on all sides. Add onion and cook until transparent. Add coffee, 3/4 cup water, bouillon, basil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
3. Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into pan juices.
4. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
5. Remove roast and slice. Pass the gravy.

Reviews

[r2thepowerof3]

Very good, made excellent gravy. A little overpowering with the spices, I might scale them down a bit next time. Otherwise great recipe.

 

[loof751]

This roast was just delicious! So moist and tender, and oh that yummy gravy! Easy to make too and the whole house smells yummy while it's cooking. My family (+ a couple of friends) couldn't wait to tear into this and there is not a scrap left. Thanks for sharing this great recipe! Made for Fall PAC 2008

 

[MTpockets]

This was wounderful! I had alway's made my roasts in my crockpot to keep them moist so this method of cooking a roast was new to me but it turned out great and in fact it was even more moist then when I cook them in my crockpot!! This was full of flavor too. My whole family loved this. I followed the recipe exactly as it is written and wouldn't change anything. This is a recipe I will definately make over and over again!! Thank's for sharing! Made for spring PAC '07.

 

[looneytunesfan]

This was very flavorful and came out fork tender. I had never made a roast on top of the stove before so this was a new experience for me. Will be making this again. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Out of the Blue]

Made this recipe for a round roast I had in the freezer. I followed the recipe without changing anything and the results were wonderful. DH really enjoyed. Thanks for posting.