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The Instacart guide to top round roasts
About top round roasts
If you are looking for a hearty cut of meat to prepare for a group of friends or family on a budget, the top round roast is a wonderful choice. The top round roast comes from the cow's hindquarters, meaning it is a leaner cut of meat which makes it one of the less expensive roast cuts. Top round roast is wonderfully flavorful, although it lacks fat and marbling throughout, making it somewhat less juicy than its counterparts. That said, with some culinary tricks and techniques, a top round roast is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with everyone clamoring for second helpings!
Top round roast cooking tips
Top round roast is often at the heart of a pot roast recipe where the beef gets more tender as the meat sits in the juices in the pot. This has a double benefit of creating a rich, flavorful base and importing tender juiciness to the top round roast.
Top round roasts also play a starring role in recipes for roast beef, which may sound overwhelming to those new to cooking with larger cuts of meat but are actually quite achievable with a few simple suggestions. Begin with a seasoning mix that can really enable you to be creative by combining such ingredients as onion powder, garlic, cumin, Garam masala, salt, and other ingredients such as scallions, diced herbs, and other elements. As top round roasts are typically larger cuts of meat of around four pounds or more, apply your seasonings generously, with the rule of thumb being one teaspoon per pound of meat. The top round roast benefits from seasonings, so definitely don't be shy when you're applying this rub.
Some cooking experts also swear by the pre-salt method, which renders the beef more tender once it is cooked. Pre-salting entails coating the cut of beef with a coating of salt, spices, and herbs, similar to a dry rub, and then placing it in a sealed plastic bag 24 hours before cooking it. The salt draws the liquid out of the meat through this process and then adds it all back in with the herbs and spices. In addition to providing flavoring deep within the roast, it also breaks down the sinew of the meat, which makes it more tender.
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Once the roast has come out of the oven, let it sit on a cutting board to rest for 30 minutes. It is hard to resist cutting into this warm, deliciously aromatic roast, but the resting time allows all of the juices to be redistributed within the meat instead of pouring out onto your cutting board, leaving your well-executed roast dry and less flavorful. After 30 minutes, take a sharp carving knife and gently cut thin slices against the grain.
Using the remaining juices from the pan after roasting the top round roast, you can create a gravy by combining this with some butter and flour to pour on top of your sliced roast. Pot roast and roast beef pair beautifully with potatoes and sauteed leafy greens for a complete, satisfying meal.
When you are cooking a larger cut of meat, such as a top round roast, using a meat thermometer becomes necessary. Undercooked and overcooked meat are both problematic in their own ways and are avoidable situations with a quick temperature read. Top round roasts are ideally cooked medium to medium-rare, which has a little pink at the center to lock in juicy flavoring. A thermometer should read around 130 degrees Fahrenheit for a medium-rare roast, and the temperature will continue to rise slightly as the roast sits to rest after cooking. When you measure the temperature of the roast, be sure to insert the meat thermometer far enough that it reaches the center of the roast to ensure an accurate temperature reading.
Leftover roast beef is one of life's easiest problems to solve, as there are nearly limitless options to continue enjoying this meal for days to come. Try a French dip sandwich with thin slices of beef on a soft roll that can be dunked into salty and delicious juices.
Alternatively, use the roast beef as a filling for beef tacos or enchiladas, or mix it with potatoes and vegetables for a satisfying beef stew. Whether you are preparing a meal for a special event or a satisfying Sunday dinner, let Instacart simplify the process for you. Fill your cart with all of your cooking needs, and save yourself a trip to the grocery store with easy same-day delivery!