Eye of Round Roast with Rich, Dark Gravy
INGRÉDIENTS
- 2 lb eye of round beef roast, trimmed 1 kg
- 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 15mL
- 1 cup water, divided 250mL
- 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules 15mL
- 1 Tbsp sodium-free beef bouillon granules 15mL
- 1 tsp dried oregano 5mL
- 1 tsp garlic powder 5mL
- 3/4 tsp black pepper, divided 4mL
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided 2 mL
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 30mL
PRÉPARATION
- 1. Preheat oven 325° F. (160 °C). Coat 9 x13-inch (22 x 33-cm) baking pan with canola oil cooking spray.
- 2. In medium skillet, heat 2 tsp (10 mL) canola oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef 2 minutes on each side then place beef in baking pan. Add 1/4 cup (60 mL) water and Worcestershire to skillet, stir bottom and sides, and pour over beef.
- 3. In small bowl, combine coffee granules, bouillon granules, oregano, garlic powder, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt. Sprinkle evenly over all.
- 4. Cover tightly with foil and cook 45-50 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 145 °F (63 °C) for medium rare and 160 °F (71 °C) for medium to well done. Place beef on cutting board and let stand 15 minutes before slicing. (Note: Temperature will rise another 10 degrees while resting.)
- 5. To pan residue in skillet, whisk in flour and remaining canola oil until smooth. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup (175 mL) water, cook on medium heat until thickened, stirring with flat spatula. Stir in 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper. Serve over sliced beef.
RENDEMENT
8 servings (1 1/2 lbs/750 mg cooked beef and 1¼ cups/310 mL sauce)
PORTION
3 oz cooked beef and about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sauce
VALEUR NUTRITIVE
Per Serving
| Calories | 180 |
| Lipides | 7 g |
| Gras saturés | 1.5 g |
| Cholestérol | 65 mg |
| Glucides | 3 g |
| Fibres | 0 g |
| Protéines | 26 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg |
