October 3, 2011

Garlic Beef Roast

Oven-baked Meat Dishes

20 mins.

1 minutes

“Zesty garlic flavor bakes right into this tender roast, while sliced onions simmer alongside fora savory accompaniment.”

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel the garlic and cut into thin slices. Cut slits all over the roast with the tip of a knife. Press the garlic slices into the slits. Sprinkle the roast with the salt and pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a largenonstick skillet over medium-high heat.Add the roast. Cookuntil browned on allsides, 8–10 minutes.
3
Transfer the roast to an ungreased small roasting pan or 13- x 9-inchbaking pan. Add the onions to the skillet. Toss to coat with the oil. Transfer the onions to the roastingpan with the beef. Bakeuntil medium doneness,about 1 hour 20 minutes. Transfer the roast and onions to a serving platter.
4
Combine the gravy mix and 1 cup water in the roasting pan. Whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 1 minute. Slice the beef into thin slices. Serve with the gravy.

Serve the roast with mashed potatoes and a tossed green salad. Complete this comfort food meal with chocolate cake.

• Use leftover beef for great sandwiches the next day: Pile warmed roast beef slices in warm pita bread and top with mango chutney.

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