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Roasted Bottom Round Beef

Lean, hearty, and deeply satisfying, this roasted bottom round beef is rubbed with a buttery herb-mustard crust for big flavor and tenderness. This doubled version is great for feeding a crowd or slicing up for sandwiches all week. A few smart twists bring out the best in this budget-friendly cut.

Ingredients

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6 lbs beef bottom round roast

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2 tbsp salt

2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp black pepper

Optional twists:

Add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard to the butter rub for extra punch

Stir in 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for heat

Splash ¼ cup red wine or beef broth into the roasting pan for a rich, savory base

Instructions

Let roast rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).

In a bowl, combine butter, rosemary, mustard seeds, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and any optional flavor boosters.

Rub mixture generously over the entire roast.

Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F (165°C).

Continue roasting for 1½ to 2 hours, until internal temp reaches 135°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium.

Tent with foil and rest for 20 minutes before slicing thinly.

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