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Lemon-Herb Beef Roast

 

Makes 8 servings.

 

 

Ingredients:

1 beef round tip roast (3-1/2pounds)

 

Seasoning:

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Vegetables:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved

1/2 pound baby carrots

4 small onions, halved

2 medium zucchini, sliced (3/4-inch)

 

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press1/2 onto beef roast.

Combine remaining seasoning with vegetable ingredients in large bowl; toss.

 

2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325°F oven1-3/4 to 2 hours for medium rare; 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium doneness. After 1/2 to 1 hour, place vegetables, except zucchini, on rack around roast.

 

3. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers140°F for medium rare;155°F for

medium. Transfer to board; tent with foil. Let stand15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F to reach145°F for medium rare;160°F for medium.)

 

4. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Add zucchini to vegetables on rack; roast15 to 20 minutes or until tender. Carve roast; serve with vegetables. Season with salt.

 

Nutrition information per serving: 378 calories; 13g fat (4g saturated fat; 6g monounsaturated fat); 137mg cholesterol; 90mg sodium; 17g carbohydrate; 2.7g fiber; 45g protein; 8.8mg niacin; 0.9mg vitamin B6; 2.4mcg vitamin B12; 4.8mg iron; 49.5mcg selenium; 7.9mg zinc.

 

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc, and a good source of fiber.

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