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A Roast Beef platter with herb-crusted roast beef, partially sliced to show pink meat inside, garnished with fresh herbs, on a wooden table.
Little Figgy Food

Roast Beef Cheat

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If you love your Roast Beef, but don't have the time to make it, try this kitchen hack for Roast Beef Cheat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 - 6
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ bunch of fresh Rosemary Thyme & Sage, leaves removed & chopped or 2 Tbsp each dried
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp Olive Oil or more if needed
  • 2-3 lbs boneless Bottom Round Beef Roast sliced in half lengthwise or London Broil that is about 2 - 3 inches thick and bring to room temperature about an hour before cooking. (Allow about 1/2 lb per person)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pan on high, add Olive Oil.
  2. Mix the chopped Herbs with the Salt & Pepper, then spread out on a chopping board.
  3. Roll the meat in the mixed Herbs, coating all sides.
  4. Place Meat in hot pan,  and sear each side including the ends,  turning every few minutes.  Continue to turn & sear for about 20 minutes or more time if you prefer your meat to be cooked well and less pink.
  5. Remove from heat, cover with foil and allow to rest for about 10 minutes, then thinly slice & serve.

Notes

The time will vary depending on how hot your stove top will get and the type of pan you use. It's best to use a heavy bottom braiser, deep pan such as my favorite 5 quart braiser from Le Crueset or a cast iron deep skillet. 
Try to make sure that your meat is no more than about 2 - 3 inches thick. The thicker the meat, the longer it will take to cook. 

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