Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef
An eye of round roast cooks just 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours on LOW to 130 to 135°F, then chills and slices thin for cold sandwiches all week.
Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes3
hoursAn eye of round roast cooks just 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours on LOW to 130 to 135°F, then chills and slices thin for cold sandwiches all week.
Ingredients
2 1/2 to 3 lb eye of round roast
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 bay leaf
Directions
- Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme.
- Pat the roast dry and rub the mix over it on every side.
- Sear in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side to build a crust.
- Set the roast in the slow cooker with the garlic and bay leaf.
- Pour in the broth and Worcestershire.
- Cook on LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until the center reads 130 to 135°F.
- Remove the roast right away and let it cool in the juices for 30 minutes.
- Wrap it and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Slice paper-thin against the grain.
- Pile on rolls with mustard, cheese and pickles.
Notes
- Do not skip the chill: warm slices tear. Keep the sliced beef in a few spoonfuls of the cooled juices and use within 4 days.
Why Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef is cooked short
Eye of round is very lean, so long cooking dries it out. Pulling it at 130 to 135°F keeps it rosy and tender. A short sear builds the crust. Chilling lets it firm up for thin slices.
Eye of round is a lean, tight cut, which is why timing matters more than usual. Let it cool in the juices for 30 minutes, then wrap and chill. Slice cold, across the grain, as thin as a deli would. A sharp knife helps more than anything else.
Swaps
Top round works the same way. Use any herb mix you like. Do not slice it warm. Warm meat tears into ragged pieces. A thermometer matters here more than any other recipe.
How to use it
Cold sandwiches with horseradish, or roll-ups with cheese. Slice across the grain as thin as you can.
Storing
Store the slices in a few spoonfuls of cooled juices, in a covered container, and use within 4 days. The mistake is leaving it in the cooker to keep warm. It keeps cooking and goes gray.
Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef at a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 3 hours
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 11, led by to 3 lb eye of round roast, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Tips for Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef
Do not skip the chill: warm slices tear. Keep the sliced beef in a few spoonfuls of the cooled juices and use within 4 days.
Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef FAQ
How long does Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef take?
Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef takes 3 hours of cooking after 10 minutes of prep.
How many people does Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Crockpot Deli-Style Eye of Round Roast Beef?
11 ingredients, led by to 3 lb eye of round roast, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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