Roast Beef with Scallion-Caper Green Sauce

Tender bottom-round beef roast served with a vibrant green sauce made from fresh parsley, scallions, and capers. This classic roast beef dish is enhanced by the bright, tangy herb sauce that perfectly complements the rich meat.

6 servings
1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece bottom-round beef rump roast
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • cup mild olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1 piece instant-read thermometer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 500°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Pat roast dry and sprinkle all over with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and continue to roast until thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 120°F, 35 to 45 minutes more. Transfer roast to a cutting board and let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes.

    75 min

  4. 4.

    While roast stands, stir together remaining ingredients, a slightly rounded 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of salt.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Thinly slice meat across the grain and serve with sauce.

    10 min

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