Mom's Roast Beef Recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2013 by Jaroburk

Very Good! When serving it to guests they asked for the recipe and wondered what the secret was! I put the sauce over my roast in the crock-pot rather than doing in on the stove top.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by kmchrisman

I made it in a regular stock pan from my set and it worked well. I also added chopped potatoes and carrots and cooked with the roast, removing them before making gravy. It turned out well seasoned.

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2012 by psalmist121

I agree with other reviewers, this is a roast you can bet on. When looking for a roast recipe, I try to find one specific to my cut of meat, usually getting the best results. This was the case for my eye round roast which I purchased on special. My guests were impressed with not only the flavor, but the tasty gravy which came out beautiful. I followed another reviewers advice and blended the meat juices with my emulsion blender before adding the flour. I also added Kitchen Bouquet to give it a rich color. Other than that, no changes to the recipe. I'll make this one again next time this cut goes on special.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by Heather Day

This is my favorite roast beef recipe. I always follow the recipe exactly as it is written. I have used the sauce as a baste for oven roasts as well as the pot roast.

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2012 by goodnluckey

I make this recipe ALL THE TIME ... and have for years. It is my favorite. I do use more coffee & beef broth because I want more gravey. It is always so tender and my guests always like it too.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2012 by kshea

Very Good. Everyone loved.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by pzulz

I have made a recipe similar to this for years! Mine calls for 1 cup coffee and 1/4 cup soy sauce. I always use my crockpot. Low for 8 hours. Mine was never dry. This is a family favorite.

Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2012 by bltbananas

Very good, we all enjoyed this one.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2011 by karen curnes

I've been looking for a good roast recipe and this is it. Super tasty and the whole family loved it. We used the leftovers to make sandwiches the next day. I will definitely make this again and again. I made it in the crockpot, super tender.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by lillybow

It came out dry for me. Maybe I cooked it too long? The flavor was good tho and the kids liked it, so I think I'll try again and see if I can get it right.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by BarbnPA

Best roast recipe I've ever tried. Tried it when it came out as a winner years ago and made my subscription worthwhile!

Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by sandrajo59

My husband doesn't normally care for pot roast, but we both loved this recipe. In fact, I think it will be the recipe I turn to whenever we have roast beef.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2011 by corimari

This is THE roast beef recipe I use. It is easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious. I have made it both in the crock pot, and on the stove top--each way with good results. After the meat is done, and the gravy has been thickened with the flour, I process the gravy in the blender. This eliminates the onion lumps, and creates a wonderfully smooth and thick gravy.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by veloth

I did find out that Colombian coffee makes this recipe good. We used Arabica coffee once and it really was not a good roast.  But other than that, this is the best roast recipe that we have tried.   

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by jejedorn

Delicious, fast and easy. I'm adding this to my recipe book! Everyone loves it.

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2010 by mlblake

very flavorful! I'd never heard of using coffee to tenderize but wow, does it work!!

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2010 by bluffkin

Tasted great, too much liquid left over to make gravy properly. Found must monitor for doneness or danger of overcooking. Will make again for sure

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2009 by JillGranowski

instead of coffee I use coke as a tenderizer

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by Manja

Sounds good!

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by Maureen46

I don't think you need a cast iron pan. My guess is that "dutch oven" means something like an 8 qt covered stockpot. Hope that helps.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by toostie53

yes ofcourse u can                start it first thing in the am   put all items in pot w starting

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by toostie53

u can also make this in the oven.400 til roast is done takes about 3 1/2 hours

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by joanmarie99

I would like to try this, but I have a glass cook top, and the cast iron dutch ovens are not good on it. I'd like to cook in the oven instead. What temp should I use, and would the time be about the same? Thanks!

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by wtaylor214

I tried it in the crock pot too and my kids thought it was way too dry. What a waste of a good piece of meat and money. Best to cook it the traditional way.

wendy

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by jcaudell

Yes,you are right, it was very dry and chewy. Better leave things as is

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by SweetDebi

I have been using this recipe for over 10 years and it's the best! I have tried it in the crock pot and it was dry.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by russelllewis

has anyone tried this in the crock pot or do we think it might get tough?

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2009 by charles coello

This is the best roast beef recipe I have ever made, and the most often requested by my family.

Reviewed on May. 23, 2008 by lssrls@yahoo.com

Casn you do this in the crockpot?

lssrls@yahoo.com

Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2008 by dr_andrae2004@hotmail.com

Very Very good recipe. My family loves the tender meat and yummy gravy. I also tried baking it in the oven at 325F for the same amount of time and it turned out great.