Roast Beef with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Roast Beef with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

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Roast Beef with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Yields12 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time2 hrsTotal Time2 hrs 15 mins
 3 lb (1.5 kg) Beef Oven Roast (e.g. Eye of Round, Sirloin Tip or Inside Round)
 ¼ cup (50 mL) Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp (5 mL) steak seasoning
 ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
Gravy
 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
 2 cups (500 mL) sodium reduced beef broth
 ½ cup (125 mL) slivered sun-dried tomatoes
1

Brush roast all over with 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce. Combine steak seasoning and oregano; rub all over roast. Place fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into centre of roast.

2

Place roast uncovered in preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 275°F (140°C) until thermometer reads 145°F(63°C)for medium-rare, about 1-3/4 hours. Remove roast to cutting board, tent with foil for about 15 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, gradually stir 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold water into cornstarch; set aside. Heat pan drippings over medium-high heat; gradually stir in broth, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add tomatoes and remaining Worcestershire sauce. Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil and stir until thickened.

Ingredients

 3 lb (1.5 kg) Beef Oven Roast (e.g. Eye of Round, Sirloin Tip or Inside Round)
 ¼ cup (50 mL) Worcestershire sauce
 1 tsp (5 mL) steak seasoning
 ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
Gravy
 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
 2 cups (500 mL) sodium reduced beef broth
 ½ cup (125 mL) slivered sun-dried tomatoes

Directions

1

Brush roast all over with 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce. Combine steak seasoning and oregano; rub all over roast. Place fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into centre of roast.

2

Place roast uncovered in preheated 450°F (230°C) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 275°F (140°C) until thermometer reads 145°F(63°C)for medium-rare, about 1-3/4 hours. Remove roast to cutting board, tent with foil for about 15 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, gradually stir 1 tbsp (15 mL) cold water into cornstarch; set aside. Heat pan drippings over medium-high heat; gradually stir in broth, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Add tomatoes and remaining Worcestershire sauce. Gradually stir in cornstarch mixture; bring to boil and stir until thickened.

Roast Beef with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce