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    Eye of Round Roast

    Published: Feb 20, 2023 Modified: Feb 20, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My tender Eye of Round Roast with Roasted Sweet Potato Corn and Tomatoes is a budget-friendly solution to cooking roast beef for the holidays. It is amazingly delicious and with wow your guests.

    eye round roast cut into slices over corn and tomatoes
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    Eye Round Roast Recipe

    This is the one recipe that always gets rave reviews when I make it for my company. It can be cooked alone in the delicious rub or cooked with roasted corn and tomatoes on sliced sweet potatoes for a complete, flavorful meal in just over 1 hour! This recipe is a total showstopper and it is super easy to prepare.

    This roast beef dinner has all the makings for an amazing Sunday dinner to a special holiday meal!

    This is now one of my family's favorite Sunday dinners. It is so easy to prepare and the flavor is fantastic.

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    Eye round roast on a bed of sweet potatoes with corn and tomatoes

    Eye Round Roast Ingredients

    • eye of round roast trimmed - leave the fat on one side
    • olive oil
    • roast beef seasoning
    • sweet potatoes sliced thinly
    • fresh corn
    • grape tomatoes halved
    • green onions sliced thinly

    I love to use a sweet and salty beef rub. This is a brown sugar rub made with Spanish paprika, pepper, garlic powder, and sea salt.

    Sweet and salty beef rub in a glass dish

    How to Cook Eye of Round Roast

    *This recipe can be made on its own or with potatoes corn and tomatoes. I have made it many times both ways and it tastes great alone or as a one-pot meal.

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. Brush the eye of round roast with olive oil on all sides, then season with sweet and salty beef rub, but don't use all of it! Save some seasoning to season your veggies.Seasoning rubbed onto eye of round roast on a cutting board
    3. Slice sweet potatoes and arrange the slices on a baking dish or sheet. Brush with olive oil.Sweet potatoes on a baking dish
    4. Place the roast at the center of the sweet potatoes. Roast for 20 minutes at 425°F.Eye of round roast over a bed of sweet potatoes with seasoning
    5. Meanwhile, combine corn and tomatoes in a baking pan and add the remaining seasoning as well as olive oil. Mix well and add to the oven after the initial 20 minutes are up. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.Roasted corn and tomatoes for eye of round roast
    6. Roast for 50 more minutes. Remove from oven when done and tent the roast with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before you carve it and slice it against the grain. Eye round roast on a bed of sweet potatoes with corn and tomatoes

    Eye Round Roast Recipes Tips

    • Season all parts of the dish, including the vegetables, for the most flavorful dish.
    • Let your roast rest 15 minutes before you carve it. This helps keep it tender by locking in the juices.
    • Make sure you roast on high heat first and then lower the temperature for the remainder of the cooking time.
    • Always slice against the grain for the best results!
    Seasoning rubbed onto eye of round roast on a cutting board

    Eye of Round Roast Cook Time Per Pound

    We use a 3 lb. cut of beef eye round for this recipe, cooked for 20 minutes at 425°F and an additional 50 minutes at 325°F for medium-rare results.

    To measure your eye of round roast cooking time, follow these numbers...

    • 2 lb.: Cook 20 minutes at 425°F, + 46 minutes at 325°F
    • 4 lb.: Cook 20 minutes at 425°F, + 58 minutes at 325°F
    • 5 lb.: Cook 20 minutes at 425°F, + 65 minutes at 325°F
    Eye of round roast on a bed of sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and corn

    Beef Eye of Round Temperature

    To measure your eye round roast temperature, always use a meat thermometer. This is the best way to get the most accurate read on your beef.

    DonenessTemperatureAppearance
    Rare120-125°FBright reddish-pink throughout
    Medium-rare130-135°FPink throughout
    Medium140-145°FSlightly pink at the center
    Medium-well150-155°FMostly brown throughout, with some pink
    Well-done150-155°FBrown throughout

    We have put together this easy Roast Beef Temperature Chart that is so easy to follow and determine the degree of doneness for your roasts.

    Whole eye of round roast on corn and tomatoes

    Eye Round Roast Recipes FAQs

    What is an eye-round roast?

    Beef eye round roast is an inexpensive, lean cut of beef from the hindquarters of the cow, also known as the "round". It's flavorful and perfect for roasting or slow-cooking! In fact, beef eye round roast is so deliciously flavorful while being budget-friendly that it's also called the "poor man's prime rib". Cooked to perfection, eye round is the best way to enjoy a holiday roast beef dinner on a budget.

    How do I tenderize the eye of round roast?

    The key to moist and delicious roast beef is to first sear the beef for 15-20 minutes at a high temperature, then cook it slowly over low heat. I like to also give it a good coating of olive oil and seasoning and roast it at a high temperature first, then at a lower temperature.
    I always recommend cutting all roasts against the grain after letting it rest under foil. This will give you the most tender slices.

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    Eye of Round Roast

    Our tender Eye of Round Roast recipe is a budget-friendly solution to the holidays, complete with sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and corn!
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
    Total Time1 hr 40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: eye of round roast, eye of round roast recipe, eye round roast, eye round roast recipe
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 631kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Oven

    Ingredients

    • 3 lb. eye of round roast trimmed - leave the fat on one side
    • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 1¼ cups roast beef seasoning
    • 4 large sweet potatoes sliced thinly
    • 4 ears fresh corn
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
    • 2 green onions sliced thinly

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush eye of round roast with olive oil on all sides, then season with sweet and salty beef rub, but don't use all of it! Save some seasoning to season your veggies.
      Seasoning rubbed onto eye of round roast on a cutting board
    • Slice 4 large sweet potatoes and arrange the slices on a baking dish or sheet. Brush with olive oil.
      Sweet potatoes on a baking dish
    • Place the roast at the center of the sweet potatoes. Roast for 20 minutes at 425°F.
      Eye of round roast over a bed of sweet potatoes with seasoning
    • Meanwhile, combine corn and tomatoes in a baking pan and add the remaining seasoning as well as 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Mix well and add to the oven after the initial 20 minutes is up. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
      Roasted corn and tomatoes for eye of round roast
    • Roast for 50 more minutes. Remove from oven when done and tent the roast with foil. Let rest for 15 minutes before you carve it and slice against the grain. Serve, and enjoy!
      Eye round roast on a bed of sweet potatoes with corn and tomatoes

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    Notes

    *This recipe can be made on its own or with potatoes corn and tomatoes. I have made it many times both ways and it tastes great alone or as a one-pot meal.
    • Season all parts of the dish, including the vegetables, for the most flavorful dish.
    • Let your roast rest 15 minutes before you carve it. This helps keep it tender by locking in the juices.
    • Always slice against the grain for best results!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 1651mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 28365IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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