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Herb-Crusted Top Round Roast Beef

This herb crusted roast recipe makes the perfect holiday roast.  It has a delicious crusty layer on top, full of fresh herbs and spices, and is moist and tender on the inside. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 343kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter room temperature
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh chopped
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sage dried or fresh chopped
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-4 pounds top round roast beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 whole carrots peeled & cut into 2" pieces
  • 4 whole Yukon gold potatoes washed & cut in half
  • 1 whole white onion peeled & quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add your butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, and onion powder. Mix together using a fork or spatula until well-combined.
  • Place your top round beef into the center of a 9" x 13" baking dish or roasting pan—if there is a large section of fat, place that side face up. Season with salt and pepper on all sides of your roast, then spread the herbed butter all over the top and sides of your roast, using a fork and your fingers.
  • In the same medium-sized bowl, add your carrots, potatoes, onion, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic and toss to combine. Spoon your seasoned veggies all around the sides of the roast in the baking dish.
  • Put into the oven and cook for about 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees and cook for another 90 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 140 degrees in the thickest part.
  • Once cooked, remove from the oven and cover your roast loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with your roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storing Leftovers: store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bags for up to 4 days in the fridge, or up to 2 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 745mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 4mg