Ingredients

  • 1 4 lb/2 kg beef sirloin tip oven roasts
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt or salt
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper
  • Mushroom Gravy:
  • 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) beef stock, (approx)
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour

Method

  • Preparation:
  • Place roast on rack in roasting pan. In bowl, mash garlic with salt to form paste; stir in oil and pepper. Spread over roast.
  • Garlic Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast with Mushroom Gravy
  • Roast in 500°F (260°C) oven for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 275°F (140°C); roast until meat thermometer inserted into centre registers 140°F (60°C) for medium-rare, about 2 hours. Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand until temperature rises 5°F (3°C), about 10 minutes.
  • Mushroom Gravy: Meanwhile, skim fat from pan juices; scrape juices into glass measure. Add enough stock to make 2 cups (500 mL). Set aside.
  • In saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; fry onion, mushrooms, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring occasionally, until softened and no liquid remains, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in reserved pan juice mixture; bring to boil. In small bowl, whisk flour with 1/4 cup (50 mL) water; stir into gravy and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Servings: 8