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Garlic Studded Roast Beef

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time3 hrsTotal Time3 hrs 10 mins

In this recipe, slivers of garlic infuse the beef with rich, garlicky flavour. “Roast was nicely browned and extremely tender and flavourful. Nice pink colour throughout. All in all, an extremely successful test with great results.” —Reader Comment

 7 lb (3.18 kg) Beef Premium Oven Roast (Prime Rib, Strip Loin or Rib Roast)
 8 cloves garlic, cut into thin slivers
 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce or grainy mustard (optional)
 Salt and pepper
 Simple Pan Gravy (recipe follows)
1

Cut shallow slits all over roast; insert garlic slivers into slits. Rub all over with Worcestershire sauce OR pat roast dry with paper toweling and season with salt and pepper.

2

Place roast, bones down, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into centre of roast. Roast, uncovered, in 450°F (230°C) oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 275°F (140°C); roast until thermometer reads 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare to medium, about 2-3/4 to 3-1/4 hours.

3

Remove from oven. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 to 30 minutes before carving. Make Simple Pan Gravy (if desired).

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

8 - 10 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories218
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%
Total Carbohydrate 3g2%
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.