English Roast Beef

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You can't beat this English roast! It's got a blend of flavors you'd never expect. This roast has become a favorite of my historical interpreter friends.

English Roast Beef on bed of parsley with gravy on the side
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

Pot Roast:

  • 5 pounds beef round roast

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 medium onion, sliced (Optional)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon dried sage

  • ½ teaspoon dried mint

  • teaspoon seasoning salt (Optional)

  • teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

Gravy:

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup cold water

  • ¼ teaspoon dried sage

  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Make the pot roast: Season roast all over with salt and pepper.

  3. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides in the butter, 6 to 8 minutes. Add water, onion, and garlic around the roast, then sprinkle sage, mint, seasoning salt, and pepper flakes over top.

  4. Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake until tender and cooked through, about 2 hours for rare or 3 for well-done. Remove from the oven; transfer roast to another pan and keep warm. Set aside pan drippings for the gravy.

  5. Make the gravy: Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Remove from the heat and add cold water; whisk until a smooth paste is formed.

  6. Return to the stovetop over medium heat. Stir in sage and mint, then pour in pan drippings. Boil, stirring constantly, until gravy is thickened.

  7. Slice the roast and serve with gravy poured over top.

Recipe Tip

Wine can be substituted for water in the roasting pan if you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

433 Calories
25g Fat
1g Carbs
49g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 433
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 139mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 49g 98%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 806mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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