Herbed Top Round Roast with Gravy

Step 1

Place the garlic, removed from its skin, in a small dry cast iron frying pan and allow the garlic to get a golden color.

Step 2

Add the rosemary and the seasonings and toss.

Step 3

Add the olive oil and toss.

Step 4

Place this mixture in a food processor and give a few good chops.

Step 5

Using a large cast iron frying pan, place carrots down as a rack for the roast.

Step 6

Rub the roast down with the garlic mixture. Filling all crevasses and thoroughly messaging the roast with the mixture.

Step 7

Add a cup of water, or ½ water and ½ wine, to the bottom of the pan about 15 – 20 minutes before removing the roast from the pan. These drippings make a beautiful gravy.

Step 8

Preheat Oven 350 degrees F.

Step 9

Place the roast in the oven and cook for 25 – 30 minutes per pound for a medium cooked roast. The internal temperature should be about 145 degrees F. For a medium rare cooked roast subtract about 5 – 7 minutes per pound and the internal temperature should read about 135 degrees F.

Step 10

When the roast is removed from the oven loosely tent the roast with tin-foil and let the roast rest for 10 – 12 minutes before slicing.

Step 11

In a pan, melt down butter with oil. Whisk in the flour until a thick paste forms (the roux).

Step 12

Add the pan drippings or water if you don’t have pan drippings. Keep whisking until smooth and desired thickness is achieved.

Step 13

Add the bouillon and seasonings.

Step 14

Leave on low heat until ready to serve.