Ridiculously Tasty Roast Beef

Conceived by rancher and blogger, Terryn Drieling, this recipe is as good as is sounds. Green herbs provide more flavor to this roast that is sure to satisfy any hungry family.

Ingredients:

1 beef Bottom Round Roast (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1-1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1-1/2 cups water

Cooking:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix together oil, rosemary, garlic, basil, salt, thyme and pepper in small bowl. Set mixture aside 5 to 10 minutes.
Place beef Bottom Round Roast on baking rack in tall-sided roasting pan. Rub oil mixture on roast, covering all sides. Pour broth and water in roasting pan. Insert oven-safe thermometer into center of roast. Place roasting pan in center of 325°F oven.
Roast 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 10 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°to 10°F.)
Carve roast into slices; serve with cooking liquid or as a sandwich, topping with your favorite cheese.

Safe Handling Tips:

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness

For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety

Nutrition:

* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 299 Calories; 127.8 Calories from fat; 14.2g Total Fat (4.4 g Saturated Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 110 mg Cholesterol; 527 mg Sodium; 1 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.2 g Dietary Fiber; 39.3 g Protein; 3.6 mg Iron; 7 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.1 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 6.7 mg Zinc; 39.4 mcg Selenium; 148.5 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline.