HOW TO COOK A TOP ROUND ROAST BEEF - easy roast beef recipe

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water + bouillon is more economical.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often more affordable.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: none

Dried rosemary is easier to store and lasts longer.

fresh thyme

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Dried thyme is a cost-effective alternative that retains flavor.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Season the top round roast generously with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the roast on all sides until browned.

Transfer the roast to a roasting pan.

Add chopped vegetables around the roast in the pan (not specified in description).

Brush the roast with olive oil before seasoning.

Add fresh rosemary, oregano, and thyme to the roast.

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