Walnut-Crusted Roast with Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 90 Min.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 90 Min.
What you need:
* 1 (2-3 lb.) beef eye round roast
* 4 c. prepared mashed potatoes
* 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
Walnut Crust:
* 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
* 3 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 4 c. prepared mashed potatoes
* 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
Walnut Crust:
* 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
* 3 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
What to do:
1. Heat oven to 325°F. Combine Walnut Crust ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.
2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325°F oven 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hrs. for medium rare doneness. (Do not overcook.)
3. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15-20 min. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare.)
4. Meanwhile combine mashed potatoes and cheese in large bowl; keep warm.
5. Carve beef roast into thin slices; season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve with mashed potatoes.
* Cook's Tip: Any type of prepared mashed potatoes may be used in this recipe: instant, refrigerated, frozen or homemade
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325°F oven 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hrs. for medium rare doneness. (Do not overcook.)
3. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15-20 min. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare.)
4. Meanwhile combine mashed potatoes and cheese in large bowl; keep warm.
5. Carve beef roast into thin slices; season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve with mashed potatoes.
* Cook's Tip: Any type of prepared mashed potatoes may be used in this recipe: instant, refrigerated, frozen or homemade
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Nutritional information:
Calories: 320; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 61mg; Total Carbs: 21g; Protein: 31g; Sodium: 403mg;