Recipes Main Dishes Roast Recipes Apricot Marinated Eye of Round Roast 4.2 (14) 13 Reviews 2 Photos The eye of round roast is a less tender cut of beef, but try this recipe for delicious results. It bakes in a robust sauce including apricots and cream. Recipe by Marylynn Roe Updated on August 4, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs Additional Time: 1 day Total Time: 1 day 2 hrs 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 10 to 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup water 2 cups beef broth ½ cup cider vinegar 1 cup apricot preserves 1 teaspoon salt 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 ¼ teaspoons pickling spice 4 pounds eye of round roast salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup heavy cream Directions In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine the water, beef broth, vinegar, apricot preserves, salt, onion, carrot and pickling spice. Stir together and bring to a boil. Then remove from heat, cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Place roast in a 9x13 inch baking dish, pour chilled marinade over roast, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the roast in the skillet and sear the meat, browning well on all sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste, return meat to the baking dish and cover. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and let meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, to make the gravy, transfer the sauce from the baking dish to a blender and puree until smooth. Then pour into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cream and simmer until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Slice meat and serve with the sauce. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 270 Calories 12g Fat 19g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 270 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Cholesterol 73mg 24% Sodium 389mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 12g Protein 20g Vitamin C 3mg 17% Calcium 29mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 355mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved