Eye of Round Roast

About Eye of Round Roast

Eye of Round Roast is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · 3–4 lb · per lb

Eye of round is one of the leanest roasts on the animal, a long cylindrical muscle from the round. It has very little marbling, so it is best either roasted low and slow to a precise internal temperature and sliced thin, or braised in liquid for a more forgiving, fall-apart result. It is a good everyday roast when you want lean beef without much waste.

An eye of round roast usually weighs two to three pounds and, because it is so lean, is best pulled from the oven at a lower final temperature than you might use for a fattier roast, then rested and sliced thin. It is a good choice when you want lean, easy-to-portion beef for sandwiches through the week.

Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.

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Good to know

Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.

Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.

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