Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 or 3 strips lean bacon
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 2 c. beef broth
  • 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped drained tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • approximately 3 lb. eye of round of beef

Method

  • Cut raw bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and roll in spices.
  • Cut many slits in eye of round.
  • Push coated bacon pieces into slits. Brown roast in olive oil and margarine.
  • Remove meat and brown the celery and onion.
  • Pour wine, broth and tomatoes into roasting pan.
  • Set beef into mixture which should come 1/3 to 1/2 way up on the roast.
  • Cover pan and place on middle rack of oven preheated to 350° for 2 or 3 hours, until meat is done.
  • I have used a 325° oven.
  • Slice to serve.
  • Serve strained sauce in gravy boat. Serves 10.