Italian Style Eye of Round Roast
Eye of Round Roasts are exceptionally lean roasts that are in a convenient round shape. This makes them great for slicing for sandwich meat. Here’s a recipe for Italian style Eye of Round Roast that is sure to delight – just be careful not to overcook this lean roast! It can dry out if you cook it for too long.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Add salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper to a bowl and whisk together. Set aside. Pour beef broth and wine into a roasting pan. Place a wire rack over the pan and put the roast on the rack. Rub the roast on all sides with olive oil, then season with the seasoning blend.
- 2
Take the roasting pan and place the roast in an oven preheated to 350ºF. Roast for 1.5 – 2 hours, until the beef reaches 135ºF for medium rare, or 140ºF for medium.
- 3
After removing from oven, let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Slice into thin slices and serve! This recipe works perfectly for Italian Beef sandwiches, or can be served as an entrée for a traditional roast beef dinner. Enjoy!
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Recommended Pairings
Sangiovese
Sangiovese (and all the other names the Italians call it by) is the grape that makes Chianti. It produces wines that have lots of acidity, plenty of earthiness and red fruit flavors.
Top Regions:
- Chianti, Italy
Pairs great with:
- Sangiovese is a great pairing for high acid foods like dishes that have tomato sauce!
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cab is king, and for good reason! This grape produces big, full bodied red wines that are a go to for many people. You can find good examples at many price points from $10 to $1,000!
Top Regions:
- Bordeaux, France
- Napa, California
- Chile
Pairs great with:
- Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous with a pan seared steak or a roasted prime rib
