BLACK PEPPER-CRUSTED ROAST BEEF WITH GRAVY

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Black Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef with Gravy image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 8- to 10-pound beef top round roast
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely ground black pepper
3 heads garlic, ends removed, turned on their sides and sliced into two halves through the middle to expose each clove of garlic
Olive oil, for drizzling
1 cup hearty red wine
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 cups enriched beef stock
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • For the meat: Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the roast beef generously on all sides with salt and coat with the pepper. Put the roast on a rack in a roasting pan. Arrange the garlic halves in a single layer of foil with some foil to spare. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Wrap the foil over the garlic into a little package and place in the oven. Roast 45 minutes, then set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place the roasting pan in the center of the oven and cook, undisturbed, for 20 minutes. Lower the temperature to 350 degrees F, and continue to cook until a thermometer inserted in the center of the meat registers between 135 and 140 degrees F for medium-rare, about 2 hours Remove the roast beef and place it on a cutting board to rest for 20 minutes. (The roast temperature will continue to increase as it rests; the end slices will be more well done.)
  • For the gravy: Pour off excess grease from the roasting pan, then add the wine and bring to a boil over a burner. Reduce the liquid by half and whisk in the mustard. Add the stock and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Season to taste.
  • Squeeze 4 of the garlic halves like lemons over the blender to release the flesh from the skins, allowing the flesh to fall into the blender. Ladle some of the gravy into the blender and blend until smooth. Whisk the garlic back into the gravy. Squeeze the remaining garlic halves directly into the gravy and use the back of a spoon to smash them into the gravy. Taste for seasoning.
  • Serve the roast whole on the platter to carve at the table with the gravy on the side, or arrange slices of beef on a platter and coat with a layer of the gravy.

Shahid Shahid
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This is the best roast beef recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the gravy is perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


FNU Sharif
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The roast beef is always juicy and flavorful.


Blouch Laghari
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's definitely worth the splurge. The roast beef is cooked to perfection and the gravy is amazing.


Patricia Barrios
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The roast beef is always tender and juicy, and the gravy is always rich and flavorful.


Zawar Ali
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This roast beef is the perfect dish for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and sure to impress your guests.


Muhammad Abdulrehman
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I'm not a big fan of black pepper, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The meat was cooked perfectly and the gravy was very flavorful.


Shrbon Akter Moni
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The black pepper crust on this roast beef is incredible. It adds so much flavor and makes the meat extra special.


Marlana Clish
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This is my go-to recipe for roast beef. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are just as good as the first day.


mangolian heart
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I've never made roast beef before, but this recipe made it easy. The meat turned out perfectly and the gravy was delicious.


waqas king
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The roast beef is tender and juicy, and the gravy is perfect.


Joe Walker
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the roast beef and the gravy.


Al Ward
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The roast beef is cooked to perfection, and the gravy is amazing!


Mohammad Harris
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my roast beef turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Bryce Sandoval
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This is the best roast beef recipe I've ever tried. The meat is incredibly tender and juicy, and the gravy is rich and flavorful.


Eternity Charamba
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I'm not a huge fan of roast beef, but this recipe changed my mind! The black pepper crust is so flavorful, and the meat is cooked to perfection.


Jaxson Gehrig
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meat was cooked perfectly, and the gravy was very flavorful.


Mister shezy
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The black pepper crust on this roast beef is amazing! It adds so much flavor to the meat. The gravy is also delicious.


Fff Yyy
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The meat is tender and juicy, and the crust is perfectly crispy. Highly recommended!


MD Abdullah Biswas
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This roast beef recipe is an absolute winner! The black pepper crust adds a delicious flavor to the meat, and the gravy is rich and flavorful. My family loved it!