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Mediterranean Roasted Beef and Veggies

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 45 minsTotal Time2 hrs 5 mins

This colourful nutrient-rich dinner recipe cooks all at once for minimal fuss. Serve with cooked couscous, quinoa grain, rice or pasta. Extras from tonight’s dinner can be used to jump-start tomorrow’s lunch or dinner. For next-day’s main course salad or sandwich, set aside 2 cups (500 mL) each of the roasted veggies and slivered thinly sliced roasted beef.

 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
 3 lb (1.5 kg) Beef Sirloin Tip or Inside Round Oven Roast
 PINCH, EACH salt and pepper
 1 tbsp (15 mL) basil pesto
 Roasted Vegetables:
 3 plum tomatoes, cored and quartered
 8 oz (250 g) zucchini (about 2), cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) slices
 1 small Spanish onion, cut into 12 wedges
 1 EACH baby eggplant and sweet red and yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
 4 oz (125 g) mushrooms, quartered
 6 cloves garlic, peeled
 3 tbsp (45 mL) basil pesto
 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey
1

Roasted Vegetables: In large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, onion, eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, garlic and pesto; toss to coat. Spread on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet lightly coated with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.

2

Heat oil in heavy sauté pan or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper; brown all over, turning with tongs, about 10 minutes. Spread pesto all over roast; place on rack in same sauté pan. Insert oven safe meat thermometer into centre of roast. Cook beef and vegetables, uncovered, in 275°F (140°C) oven until thermometer reads 145°F(63°C) for medium-rare, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

3

Remove roast to cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Using rubber spatula, scrape vegetables into large bowl; toss with vinegar and honey. Carve roast into thin slices across the grain.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 35g70%

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