Ingredients

4¾lbsbeef eye of round roast

2tbspextra virgin olive oil

1tbspwhole coriander seeds

1tspsweet paprika

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1½tbspall purpose flour

2cupsbeef stock

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rub roast with 1 tablespoon olive oil.

In a small bowl, combine ground coriander seeds and paprika with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub spice blend all over roast.

In a medium roasting pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add roast and brown it well on all sides over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, turning with tongs.

Turn roast fat side up. Transfer pan to oven and roast meat 35 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thinner end registers 120 degrees F for medium-rare meat.

Transfer roast to a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes. Set roasting pan on stove over high heat.

Add flour and cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Add stock and boil, whisking, until gravy has thickened.

Season with salt and pepper.

Slice roast ¼-inch thick and serve with gravy.