Mom's Roast Beef

By Roger829

Ingredients

• beef eye round roast 1 2 1/2 pounds
• canola oil 1 tablespoon
• onion 1 medium chopped
• coffee 1 cup brewed
• water 1 cup cold divided
• beef bouillon 1 teaspoon granules
• basil 2 teaspoons dried
• rosemary 1 teaspoon dried crushed
• garlic 1 tablespoon minced
• salt 1 teaspoon
• flour 1/4 cup

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides.
Add onion; cook and stir until tender.
Add the coffee, 3/4 cup water and bouillon to the pan.
Combine the basil, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper; sprinkle over the roast.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove roast; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Combine the flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into pan juices.
Bring to a boil.
Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve gravy with roast.