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    Eye of Round Roast with Gravy and Mushrooms

    Published by Melissa on September 28, 2021 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 2 Comments

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    This delicious Eye of Round Roast recipe with sauteed mushrooms and savory beef gravy is an easy and ultra-comforting braise recipe for fall or winter.

    slices of round roast beef with gravy and carrots

    This braised eye of round roast recipe is pure comfort food. Perfect for chilly fall and winter nights.

    ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This is a flavorful braised beef recipe with pops of sweetness from carrots and extra umami from mushrooms and homemade gravy. It’s a hearty, meal that your family will love. 

     If you love this cut of beef, also try my other recipes for three easy round steak meals. 

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    How to Make Eye of Round Roast

    This is a classic braising recipe. An eye of round beef roast, or eye of round steak, is a lean and sometimes tough cut of meat. Cooking the meat in liquid for a long time turns it into a tender succulent roast.

    The first step, to sear the meat on all sides, is a must. It builds a wonderful caramelized flavor in the dish and builds a crust on the meat that adds extra texture and a beautiful presentation. 

    When prepping the veggies for this roast, you want to cut the onions and carrots into large enough pieces so they don’t fall apart in the oven. The roast cooks for 3 hours, so even large pieces will have plenty of time to cook through!

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    How to Know if the Roast is Done

    You’ll know the roast is fully cooked when you can easily pierce the meat with a fork or skewer. You want the roast to be fall-apart tender. It will have an internal temperature of at least 200°F.

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    Sauteed Mushrooms

    While the eye of round roast briases in the oven, you can make the delicious sauteed mushrooms on the stove. 

    When they’re nicely browned and flavorful, add the mushrooms to the pot with the roast during the last 15 minutes of cooking. This way, the mushrooms absorb the flavors and become part of the dish.

    You can use any kind of small to medium mushrooms for this recipe. Leaving them whole will keep them from over-cooking on the stove and in the pot. 

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    Gravy for Eye of Round Roast 

    Finish this savory roast beef dish with a wonderful homemade gravy. Simply transfer the roast to a plate and let it rest.  You’ll use the flavorful stock left in the pot to make a thick and creamy gravy. 

    Tip: When adding the flour, whisk until no clumps remain before adding it to the broth. This is the key to a smooth and flavorful, not clumpy or chalky, gravy. 

    eye of round roast on a plate with mashed potatoes

    Serve the roast, vegetables, and gravy over creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes or my Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes. Yorkshire Pudding popovers are also a great addition to this meal.

    More Delicious Beef Recipes

    Try these other comforting and hearty beef recipes next:

    • Round Steak with Noodles is rounded out with springy noodles to complete the dish. 
    • Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon from Pressure Cooking Today is a classic pressure cooker meal with onions, carrots and a delicious sauce. 
    • Round Steak with Gravy has a similar thick and rich gravy to serve with the roast beef. 
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    Eye of Round Roast

    Course: Beef
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 632kcal
    Author: Barbara Bakes LLC
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    Equipment

    • CIA Masters Collection 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set
    • OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set, White
    • IMUSA USA Heavy Duty Cajun Oval Cast Aluminum Roaster 18″, Silver

    Ingredients

    Roast

    • 2- pound beef eye of round roast
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion chopped in large chunks
    • 4 cloves garlic pressed
    • 4 large carrots peeled and cut in large pieces
    • 4 cups beef stock
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • Prepared mashed potatoes for serving

    Mushrooms

    • 1 8- ounce package small-medium mushrooms cleaned
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    Gravy

    • 3 tablespoons flour
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon beef Better Than Bouillon
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Roast:

    • Preheat oven to 350º F. Generously salt and pepper the beef. 
    • Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into dutch oven and heat until hot on medium heat. Once oil is hot, sear the meat on all sides until each side is browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side. 
    • Add in the onions and sauté for about 4 minutes to soften slightly adding more oil if needed. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. 
    • Stir in the carrots, oregano, and thyme. Pour in the beef stock. (Beef stock should cover most of the meat (or all). If it does not turn meat every 30 minutes while cooking so it doesn’t dry out.)
    • Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake for 3 hours or until meat can be pulled apart with a fork very easily. (An internal temperature of over 200°F for fall apart tender beef.)

    Mushrooms:

    • When the roast is tender, cook the mushrooms. Place oil and butter into a non-stick pan. Once butter is melted and oil is hot add the mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are tender.  
    • Add the mushrooms to the dutch oven with the roast and other vegetables. Cover and bake for 15 minutes more.
    • Gravy
      Remove the roast from the oven. Remove the meat to a plate and cover with foil. Use a slotted spoon to remove the carrots, onions and mushrooms to a large serving bowl and cover with foil. There should be about 3 cups beef stock left in the pan.
    • Whisk together flour and water until smooth. Whisk into beef stock. Add in the beef flavored Better Than Bouillon. Whisking until dissolved. 
    • Place dutch oven on the stove top and cook the gravy on medium heat until it comes to a boil. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
    • Remove from heat and whisk in the heavy cream until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste.   
    • ServingSlice the roast and serve it with the carrots, onions, and mushrooms over mashed potatoes covered with gravy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 754mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
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    1. Ginger Maltman

      September 27, 2022 at 9:30 am

      I cooked an almost 4 lb eye of round yesterday, intending to slice it into lunch meat. I used a “475 for 25 minutes….then leave it in the oven, turned off) method. It overcooked and is not suitable for my plan. Can I resurrect it by putting it in the oven (again) and braising it until fall-apart tender? I would use your recipe. Thanks in advance or your reply!

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      • Melissa Griffiths

        September 27, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        Yes, I think that cooking it longer will help you get that fall-apart meat you are looking for!

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