Oven Roasted Beef with Garlic and Capers

If you love a good piece of beef - you will love this recipe.The capers and fresh garlic give this dish a piquant taste with a pungent aroma all its own.  Ancient Greeks and Romans have used  the caper plant and its berries for centuries for medicinal purposes.Capers contain a high amount of rutin, a well-known bioflavinoid and anti-oxidant. 

Preheat oven to 450°F to sear

4 to 6 pounds boneless top round (trim most of fat)

6 - 10 capers

4 - 6 garlic cloves

Ingredients 

*Meat Seasoning Blend*

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon rosemary

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon thyme

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

Mix all seasoning ingredients together in a  shaker bottle or mason jar with airtight lid.

 Preparation 

 1.    Place roast - fat side, up - on rack in shallow roasting pan.    Cut several slits in the top of the roast and rub seasoning blend all over the roast.  

2.     Roast uncovered, at 450°F for 20 minutes, to sear the meat.

3.    Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Cover roasting pan, tightly, with foil and roast for 2 ½ to 3 hours.

 

Internal Temperatures: Thermometer

Medium rare - pink and firm - 140° - 150°F

Medium well - little pink - 150° - 155°F

Well done - 160° - 170°F

Serving Suggestions

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