Roast Beef with Dijon-Caper Sauce

Health score
29%
Roast Beef with Dijon-Caper Sauce
45 min.
6
349kcal

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Indulge in the rich flavors of our Roast Beef with Dijon-Caper Sauce, a delightful dish that brings sophistication to any meal with minimal effort. Perfectly roasted to tantalizing tenderness, the eye of round beef roast is seasoned with a blend of dried herbs and then seared to golden perfection. This not only locks in the juices but also adds a depth of flavor that will impress your guests or family alike.

The pièce de résistance of this dish is the luscious Dijon-caper sauce, a harmonious blend of creamy butter, tangy Dijon mustard, and the briny bite of capers. This sauce elevates the roast, enriching each slice with a delightful complexity that dances on the palate. Cooking enthusiasts will appreciate the simplicity of the preparation, as the roast can be easily monitored with a kitchen thermometer for that perfect medium-rare finish.

After letting the beef rest, the real magic happens as you slice it thinly – a technique that ensures every bite is succulent and flavorful. This roast is not just a meal; it’s an experience to be shared around the dining table. Pair it with a full-bodied Syrah blend, such as the Château de Jau 2007 "Le Jaja de Jau," and you have a memorable dinner that’s sure to impress. Whether for a casual lunch or an elegant dinner party, this dish is a wonderful choice that showcases your culinary skills with an irresistible charm.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon flour 
  • pound top round beef roast trimmed
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons capers drained
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • teaspoon basil dried
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • cups beef broth 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Sprinkle beef with 1/2teaspoon salt; let stand 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Mix thyme,basil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
  4. Heat oil in large oven-proof skillet overmedium-high heat.
  5. Add beef; cook untilbrowned on all sides, turning occasionally,about 10 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with herbmixture.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast untilinstant-read thermometer inserted intocenter of meat registers 130°F, about 40minutes.
  8. Transfer to cutting board; let rest.
  9. Place skillet with juices overmedium-high heat.
  10. Add butter; stir untilmelted.
  11. Add flour; whisk until smooth.Gradually whisk in broth; bring to boil. Boiluntil sauce is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, whiskingoften, about 6 minutes.
  12. Whisk in mustardand capers. Season sauce with pepper.
  13. Cut beef crosswise into very thin slices.
  14. Transfer beef to platter.
  15. Serve with sauce.
  16. Eye of round is not themost tender cut of beef. For the best flavorand texture, be sure to slice it very thinly.
  17. With the beef, pour afull-bodied Syrah blend. One to try: Châteaude Jau 2007 "Le Jaja de Jau" ($11).

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein61.7%
Fat36.3%
Carbs2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.5
Glycemic Load
0.73
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
26.252174171417%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
3.5mg
Quercetin
4.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:349.32kcal
17.47%
Fat:13.55g
20.84%
Saturated Fat:5.17g
32.32%
Carbohydrates:1.68g
0.56%
Net Carbohydrates:1.17g
0.43%
Sugar:0.09g
0.1%
Cholesterol:145.63mg
48.54%
Sodium:762.52mg
33.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.8g
103.6%
Selenium:65.58µg
93.69%
Vitamin B3:16.09mg
80.44%
Vitamin B6:1.5mg
74.86%
Vitamin B12:4.26µg
70.93%
Zinc:9.51mg
63.4%
Phosphorus:506.64mg
50.66%
Iron:5.36mg
29.8%
Potassium:835.03mg
23.86%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.33%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.57%
Magnesium:61.47mg
15.37%
Copper:0.25mg
12.25%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.32%
Vitamin K:9.61µg
9.15%
Folate:35.41µg
8.85%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.12%
Calcium:60.6mg
6.06%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.39%
Fiber:0.5g
2%
Vitamin A:74.03IU
1.48%
Source:Epicurious