This hearty bottom round roast is perfectly paired with a rich and savory onion gravy. Ideal for a comforting dinner, this recipe brings out the best flavors in the meat and provides a delicious gravy to complement it.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 480 ml beef broth
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 kg bottom round roast
- 2 tbsp flour
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp thyme
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
Season the bottom round roast with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 5
Remove the roast from the skillet and place it in a roasting pan.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 8
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic, stirring to combine.
Step 9
Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a gravy.
Step 10
Pour the onion gravy over the roast in the roasting pan.
Step 11
Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Step 12
Roast for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
Step 13
Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 14
Serve the roast with the onion gravy spooned over the top.