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Whoville Roast Beast
Ingredients
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 bay leaves 4 thyme sprigs
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp black pepper
2 rosemary sprigs 1/2 cup beef broth
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1 12-oz bottle of stout beer 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 5-lb bone-in rib-eye roast
3 tbsp butter
2 heads of garlic, halved
Directions
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1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, pepper, salt, and olive oil. 3. Place roast in a baking pan and coat with spice mixture. Let marinate uncovered in refrigerator for 1 hour. 4. Place pan on stove over high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, then add butter, garlic, and herbs. 5. When butter melts, add broth, beer, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. 6. Transfer pan to oven. Braise until meat is tender, up to 2 hours. 7. Remove roast from pan and let rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain pan juices and put back into pan and boil until reduced by half. When finished, slice roast and serve with pan sauce. Inspired by TasteMade.com
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