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Roast Beef with Roasted Ratatouille

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time1 hr 35 mins

This recipe takes advantage of roasting both the vegetables and the beef at the same time. Plus with leftovers, try making a quick salad or sandwich like the Mediterranean Wraps. “What we all liked about the end product was the evenness of the medium doneness – throughout like a hotel roast. The roast was very moist and flavourful – not at all dry Outside Round!” —Reader Comment

 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
 3 lb (1.5 kg) Beef Sirloin Tip or Inside Round Oven Roast
 1 tbsp (15 mL) basil pesto
 3 plum tomatoes, cored and quartered
 8 oz (250 g) zucchini (about 2), cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) slices
 1 small Spanish onion, cut into 12 wedges
 1 baby eggplant, cut into chunks
 1 EACH sweet red and yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
 4 oz (125 g) cremini mushrooms, quartered
 6 cloves garlic
 3 tbsp (45 mL) basil pesto
 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey
 ¼ cup (50 mL) pitted Kalamata olives (optional)
1

Ratatouille: In large bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, onion, eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, garlic and pesto; toss to coat. Spread on foil-lined jelly roll pan lightly coated with vegetable cooking spray; set aside.

2

Heat oil in heavy sauté pan or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with pepper as desired; brown all over, turning with tongs, about 10 minutes. Spread pesto all over roast; place on rack in same sauté pan. Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into centre of roast. Cook beef and vegetables, uncovered, in 275°F (140°C) oven until the thermometer reads 145°F(63°C) for medium-rare; about 1 1/2 hours.

3

Remove roast to cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. Lift foil and vegetables from pan and use rubber spatula to scrape vegetables into large bowl; toss with vinegar, honey, and olives, if using. If desired, set aside about 1 lb (500 g) cooked beef and 2 cups/500 mL of vegetables for Mediterranean Wrap recipe. Thinly carve roast across the grain.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

6 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
Protein 29g

* 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.