Meal Prep Roast Beef (Eye of Round)
Meal Prep Roast Beef (Eye of Round)
Ingredients
- 7 pounds lean beef, eye of round
- as needed salt, for seasoning
- as needed pepper, for seasoning
- as needed garlic powder, for seasoning
- as needed oil, for grilling, from a squeeze bottle
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw eye of round beef on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the seasoned beef onto wire racks, which are set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Refrigerate the beef overnight to allow the seasoning to penetrate and the surface to dry slightly. This step is crucial for a good crust.
⏱️ 720 min
- 5
The next day, remove the beef from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 225
- 7
Place the beef on its wire racks and baking sheet into the preheated oven.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Roast the beef for 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for a medium-rare finish. Use a digital thermometer to monitor accuracy.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 225
- 9
Remove the beef from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Generously apply oil to the surface of the cooked beef, using a squeeze bottle for even distribution.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Rub the oil into the meat thoroughly with a gloved hand to ensure a good char during grilling. Take your time to rub it down really well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
While the beef is resting, rub down and clean the grates of a grill, then preheat it to high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 13
Place the oiled beef directly onto the hot grill to develop a nice char. Since the meat is already cooked on the inside, it doesn't need to be on the grill for long, just until the desired color is achieved on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min
- 14
Remove the beef from the grill and let it rest completely. This is a critical step for juicy results.
⏱️ 60 min
- 15
Once completely rested, slice the beef super thin against the grain. Enjoy the juicy, pink interior.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Meal Prep Roast Beef (Eye of Round)
- 7 pounds lean beef, eye of round
- as needed salt, for seasoning
- as needed pepper, for seasoning
- as needed garlic powder, for seasoning
- as needed oil, for grilling, from a squeeze bottle
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw eye of round beef on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring all sides are thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the seasoned beef onto wire racks, which are set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Refrigerate the beef overnight to allow the seasoning to penetrate and the surface to dry slightly. This step is crucial for a good crust.
⏱️ 720 min - 5
The next day, remove the beef from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes while the oven preheats.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 225 - 7
Place the beef on its wire racks and baking sheet into the preheated oven.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Roast the beef for 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for a medium-rare finish. Use a digital thermometer to monitor accuracy.
⏱️ 180 min•🌡️ 225 - 9
Remove the beef from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Generously apply oil to the surface of the cooked beef, using a squeeze bottle for even distribution.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Rub the oil into the meat thoroughly with a gloved hand to ensure a good char during grilling. Take your time to rub it down really well.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
While the beef is resting, rub down and clean the grates of a grill, then preheat it to high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 13
Place the oiled beef directly onto the hot grill to develop a nice char. Since the meat is already cooked on the inside, it doesn't need to be on the grill for long, just until the desired color is achieved on all sides.
⏱️ 5 min - 14
Remove the beef from the grill and let it rest completely. This is a critical step for juicy results.
⏱️ 60 min - 15
Once completely rested, slice the beef super thin against the grain. Enjoy the juicy, pink interior.
⏱️ 5 min