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Bottom Round Roast


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Deliciously seasoned bottom round roast cooked to perfection, suitable for oven, stovetop, or slow cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 23 lbs. bottom round roast
  • 3/4 tbsp Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 3 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
  • 56 chopped onions
  • 3 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup beef broth (for slow cooker)
  • 1 packet of dry gravy mix
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • Quartered potatoes
  • Peeled chunks of carrots
  • 2 sliced onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Mix together seasonings.
  3. Pat outside of meat with paper towels.
  4. Coat outside, bottom, top, and sides well with dry rub.
  5. Set inside a baking dish or on a sheet pan with high sides, with a rack underneath.
  6. Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes, then lower temp to 325 degrees F and bake until center reaches 135 degrees F for medium rare.
  7. Remove and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  8. In a Dutch oven, heat olive or vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  9. Add the roast to the pot and sear on all sides until a deep brown crust develops.
  10. Remove from pot and set aside.
  11. In the pot, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.
  12. Spread onions across the bottom and place the roast on top.
  13. Pour white vinegar and beef broth on top.
  14. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the roast simmer gently for about 3 hours, or until fork-tender.
  15. Check to add more liquid if necessary.
  16. When done, remove from the pot and let it rest for 10-15 minutes, then slice against the grain.
  17. For slow cooker, sprinkle seasonings on both sides of the roast and place in the Crockpot.
  18. Add quartered potatoes, peeled chunks of carrots, and sliced onions around the roast.
  19. Whisk together beef broth and dry gravy mix; pour on vegetables and roast.
  20. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F.
  21. When complete, remove roast and set aside on a serving plate. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetables and place with the roast. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  22. Place remaining juice in a saucepan over high heat; once boiling, add flour and whisk until gravy is thick. Serve on top of sliced beef roast against the grain.

Notes

  • This roast can be cooked using three different methods: oven, stovetop, or slow cooker.
  • For the stovetop method, searing is essential for flavor.
  • Allowing the roast to rest is important for juiciness.
  • Check the liquid levels during slow cooking to prevent drying.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg