Apricot Marinated Eye of Round Roast

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The eye of round roast is a less tender cut of beef, but try this recipe for delicious results. It bakes in a robust sauce including apricots and cream.

Submitted by Marylynn Roe
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Additional Time:
1 day
Total Time:
1 day 2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
10 to 12 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • ½ cup cider vinegar

  • 1 cup apricot preserves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons pickling spice

  • 4 pounds eye of round roast

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine the water, beef broth, vinegar, apricot preserves, salt, onion, carrot and pickling spice. Stir together and bring to a boil. Then remove from heat, cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

  2. Place roast in a 9x13 inch baking dish, pour chilled marinade over roast, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the roast in the skillet and sear the meat, browning well on all sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste, return meat to the baking dish and cover.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

  6. Meanwhile, to make the gravy, transfer the sauce from the baking dish to a blender and puree until smooth. Then pour into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cream and simmer until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Slice meat and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
12g Fat
19g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 389mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 355mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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