Beef Roast with Green Beans & Onions

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Servings
   Serves 6 - 8

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   2 - 2 1/2 hours

Cooking Method
   Roasting

Beef Type
   Round

Ingredients

• 4 lb. beef round tip roast
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 - 3/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy
• 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Green Beans & Carmelized Onions

• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
• 1 package (16 oz.) frozen green beans, cooked, warm

Instructions

Heat oven to 325°F. Combine garlic and pepper; press evenly into surface of beef roast. Roast in 325°F oven 2 hours for medium rare.

Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove bacon. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp. drippings. Add onions; cook over medium-high heat 35 to 40 minutes or until very soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Add beans and bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 140°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Tent with foil and let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Remove rack from pan; stir in gravy, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly. Carve roast. Serve with sauce and vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 serving, 3 oz. beef, 7.5 oz. total) served with 2 Tbsp. gravy:   198 calories; 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 58 mg cholesterol; 286 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 27 g protein; 5 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 1.3 mcg vitamin B12; 2.7 mg iron; 32.7 mcg selenium; 4.7 mg zinc.