Searing the roast before roasting will seal in the juices and add another layer of flavor.

Ingredients:

1 – 2 1/2 pound top round roast
1 t cracked black pepper

Directions:

• Remove meat from the refrigerator; allow to stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Pat meat dry with paper towels to remove any moisture.
• Sprinkle and then rub the pepper over the meat.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the meat into a heated saute pan that is oven proof.
• Sear the meat on all sides over moderate heat; place in oven.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Roast for 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 125 F.
• Remove meat from oven, cover loosely with foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Yields 12 Servings.

Nutritional Information:
Calories 191.2; Total Fat 7.6g; Cholesterol 84.1 mg; Sodium: 62.4 mg; Total Carbohydrate 0.1g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 28.7g