Lean, tender eye-of-round is an inexpensive option for roasting, and you can get another meal out of the leftovers. This recipe calls for a two-and-a-half-pound roast, half of which can be used in the recipes on the following page.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　5 mixed red and yellow bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1-inch-wide strips

　　2 red onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch wedges

　　3/4 pound new white potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces

　　5 garlic cloves, 3 left whole, 2 cut into 6 slivers each

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 1/2 pounds eye-of-round beef roast

　　3/4 teaspoon dried thyme

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place peppers, onions, potatoes, and whole garlic cloves on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.

　　

Step 2

Using a paring knife, make 12 small slits in top and sides of roast; insert garlic slivers. Move vegetables to sides of baking sheet. Place beef in center, and rub with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and thyme; rub mixture over beef.

　　

Step 3

Transfer to oven; roast, tossing vegetables occasionally, until tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of beef registers 130°F for medium-rare, 40 to 50 minutes. Let meat stand 10 minutes, covered loosely with aluminum foil. Cut half the meat into very thin slices; serve with vegetables.

　　

Storing Leftovers

Step 4

Let leftover beef cool to room temperature before covering tightly and refrigerating, up to 2 days.

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