Zesty Fiesta Eye of Round Roast
Experience the vibrant flavors of a Zesty Fiesta Eye of Round Roast, a delightful and effortless dish inspired by classic Mexican cuisine. This tender roast comes wrapped in a convenient oven cooking bag, which seals in moisture and flavor while making cleanup a breeze. The combination of hearty vegetables like carrots and red potatoes, along with zesty salsa and aromatic garlic, creates a mouthwatering meal perfect for any occasion. Your family and friends will rave about the easy preparation and invigorating taste of this comforting dish, making it an ideal choice for your next dinner gathering.
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Servings
270
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
oven cooking bag
1 (large size)
flour
1/4 (cup)
salsa
1 (16 ounce jar, medium chunky)
garlic clove
1 (crushed)
beef eye round
3-3 1/2 (lbs, boneless)
carrots
7 (medium, diagonally sliced)
red potatoes
4 (medium, cut in quarters)
bell pepper
1 (cut in strips (yellow or green))
onion
1 (medium, cut in thin wedges)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, shake the flour inside the oven cooking bag, then place the bag in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
3
Add the jar of medium chunky salsa and crushed garlic to the bag. Gently squeeze the bag to mix the flour with the salsa and garlic until well combined.
4
Carefully place the beef eye round in the bag, turning it to ensure it is fully coated with the salsa mixture.
5
Arrange the quartered red potatoes, diagonally sliced carrots, thinly wedged onion, and strips of bell pepper around the roast in the cooking bag.
6
Seal the cooking bag with the provided nylon tie, and use kitchen scissors to cut six 1/2-inch slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
7
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the roast is tender and a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C).
8
Once cooked, allow the roast to rest in the oven bag for 5 minutes before carefully slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
14g
Fat
21g
Carbs
23g
Protein
4g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zesty Fiesta Eye of Round Roast?
It is a Mexican-inspired beef roast dish cooked in an oven bag with salsa, potatoes, carrots, and peppers.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit or 165 degrees Celsius.
Why do I need to use an oven cooking bag?
The bag seals in moisture and flavor while making cleanup much easier.
What size baking pan is recommended for this recipe?
A 13x9x2-inch baking pan is recommended.
Why is flour added to the cooking bag?
Flour is shaken inside the bag to help thicken the sauce and prevent the bag from bursting.
What type of salsa is best for this roast?
The recipe calls for one 16-ounce jar of medium chunky salsa.
How is the salsa and garlic mixed in the bag?
Add them to the floured bag and gently squeeze the bag until well combined.
How much beef eye round is needed?
You will need a 3 to 3.5 pound boneless beef eye round roast.
How should the carrots be prepared?
Use 7 medium carrots and slice them diagonally.
What is the best way to cut the red potatoes?
The 4 medium red potatoes should be cut into quarters.
How do I prepare the onion for the roast?
Cut one medium onion into thin wedges.
What kind of bell pepper should I use?
You can use either a yellow or green bell pepper cut into strips.
How do you seal the cooking bag?
Seal the bag with the provided nylon tie.
Do I need to vent the cooking bag?
Yes, use kitchen scissors to cut six 1/2-inch slits in the top of the bag to allow steam to escape.
How long does the roast take to cook?
Bake the roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
What internal temperature should the beef reach?
The meat thermometer should read 145 degrees Fahrenheit or 63 degrees Celsius.
Should the roast rest after cooking?
Yes, allow it to rest in the oven bag for 5 minutes before slicing.
How many calories are in a serving of this roast?
There are approximately 270 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 14 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in this dish?
There are 21 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content of this meal?
This dish provides 23 grams of protein per serving.
How much fiber is in the Zesty Fiesta roast?
The roast contains 4 grams of fiber per serving.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 9 main ingredients, including the cooking bag.
Is this a good recipe for families?
Yes, it is described as a family-friendly, comforting, and effortless dish.
What type of cuisine is this dish inspired by?
The dish is inspired by classic Mexican cuisine.
Does the beef need to be coated with the salsa?
Yes, turn the beef inside the bag to ensure it is fully coated with the salsa mixture.
Can I use any type of garlic?
The recipe specifies using one crushed garlic clove.
Is cleanup difficult for this meal?
No, because it is cooked in an oven bag, cleanup is a breeze.
Where do the vegetables go in the bag?
Arrange the potatoes, carrots, onion, and bell pepper around the roast inside the bag.
Is this considered a one-pan meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a one-pan meal as everything is prepared in the cooking bag within a single baking pan.