How to Cook Roast Beef with Garlic

Looking for a new way to cook roast beef? This hearty roast beef recipe will turn regular roast beef into a tasty family dinner. Preparation time for this family recipe is 15 minutes; cooking time is 70 minutes. Serve with biscuits, potatoes and corn for a great family night meal.

Things You'll Need

• 1 2-1/2 lb. eye-round beef roast, trimmed
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 medium bulb garlic, unpeeled
• 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
• Roasting pan with rack
• Small bowl
• Sharp knife

Instructions

1. 

   Cut sides of garlic halves as shown.

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Rub beef with cut sides of garlic halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place beef on a rack in roasting pan.

2. 

   You can use your own favorite olive oil.

   Place whole garlic bulb in a small baking dish. Place beef and garlic bulb in oven. Roast for 30 minutes.

3. Combine oil and minced garlic in a small bowl. Brush beef with oil-garlic mixture. Continue roasting beef until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the beef reaches 160 degrees F. For medium, about 20 minutes longer. Remove beef and garlic from oven. Let stand for 10 minutes.

4. Slice top off garlic bulb. Using the tip of a knife, scoop out roasted garlic. Combine roasted garlic, sour cream and milk in small bowl. Mix well.

5. Cut beef into slices; arrange on a serving plate. Serve sauce on the side. Serve immediately.