Heart Healthy Top Round Roast Beef with Gravy

Name: Heart Healthy Top Round Roast Beef with Gravy
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 top round roast (about 2 lbs); 1 Tbsp dried thyme; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp Kosher salt; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, sliced; 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 1/2 Tbsp gluten-free all purpose flour; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 cup unsalted beef stock; 1 tsp gluten-free reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce; 1 fresh thyme sprig; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

(5.0)

By Adam Fisher

Updated 11/17/2025

Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy Top Round Roast Beef with Gravy

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Enjoy a heart-healthy meal of slow-simmered roast beef with a rich, peppery low sodium gravy. Coffee, chili powder and minced garlic make this heart-healthy dinner recipe one-of-a-kind.

Total Time

180 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

223

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Directions

Top Round Roast

Step 1

Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and place roast on the wire rack. In a small bowl, combine the thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the roast. Leave the roast out for at least 90 minutes before roasting.
Step 2

Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 300°F.
Step 3

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-heat. Add the olive oil and heat until warm and shimmering. Sear roast on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, and then transfer to a plate; set aside. Turn heat down to medium and add the sliced onion. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
Step 4

Place seared roast on top of the sautéed onions and garlic, fat cap side up. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into center of roast. Place on the middle rack in the oven and cook until desired level of doneness (110-115°F for rare, 125°F for medium rare, or 135°F for medium), about 40 to 60 minutes.
Step 5

Once desired doneness is achieved, remove from oven, transfer roast to a cutting board, and tent it with aluminum foil. While the roast rests, make the onion gravy.

Onion Gravy

Step 1

Place the cast iron skillet with the onions and garlic on the stovetop and heat over medium heat. Add the gluten-free flour and cook, stirring frequently, until flour is completely incorporated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 2

Turn the heat to high and add the white wine, whisking constantly as it is added; cook for 1 minute. Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme and bring mixture to a simmer while stirring frequently. Simmer for 5 minutes, until gravy is reduced and thickened slightly. Season with additional black pepper if needed.
Step 3

Slice the roast against the grain and serve drizzled with onion gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

4 oz beef

223

Calories

7

g

Fat

87

mg

Cholesterol

132

mg

Sodium

5

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

1

g

Fiber

35

g

Protein

1

g

Sugars

500

mg

Potassium

321

mg

Phosphorus

Heart Healthy Top Round Roast Beef with Gravy

Ingredients

Top Round Roast

Onion Gravy

Helpful How-To Video

Directions

Top Round Roast

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Onion Gravy

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