Instant Pot Eye of Round Roast Beef

Despite its tempting price tag, you’ve probably walked right on by that eye of round roast in the supermarket meat case more times than you can count… but no more; now, you know exactly what to do with it. This easy Instant Pot recipe transforms what’s typically considered a less-desirable cut of meat into succulent, perfectly rare roast beef with a richly savory jus. You can serve it simply over a bed or fluffy rice, or layer the tender beef onto warm rolls and serve with the luscious jus for dipping. Salting the beef and allowing it to sit, uncovered, in the refrigerator (for at least one hour, but longer if you can) is key to achieving supreme flavor. This step allows the meat to to release surface-level moisture, which makes for optimal exterior browning, and gives the salt time to really make its way into the meat. Additionally, allowing your cooked roast to rest thoroughly is essential to ensuring peak tenderness. That being the case, this is a great make-ahead recipe, especially for easy—and inexpensive—entertaining. Prep you Instant Pot eye of round the day before, refrigerate overnight (this will help lock in those savory juices and make thinly slicing so much easier), slice it up, and then put it out with your warmed jus and all your favorite fixings for a build-your-own roast beef sandwich bar. 

Serves 6 to 10

Ingredients

ROAST
3 to 4 pound eye-of-round roast
1 to 2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon jarred beef stock base
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
JUS
1/2 to 2/3 cup drippings from cooked roast
1 1/2 cups unsalted beef broth
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
French bread, horseradish mayonnaise, and Swiss cheese for serving


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