Easy roast beef and gravy recipe

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch is a cheaper thickening agent.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Prepare vegetables: chop onion and carrots.

Season the beef with salt and pepper.

Place the beef in a roasting pan with the chopped vegetables.

Add a little bit of water to the pan.

Cover the pan with foil.

Roast in the oven for 1 hour at 400°F (204°C).

Lower the oven temperature to 300°F (149°C) and roast for another 2 hours.

After 3 hours, remove the roast from the oven and prepare the gravy.

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan.

Add flour to the melted butter to create a roux, adjusting the consistency as desired.

Add reserved pan juices to the roux and stir until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

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